Tīnūži speeding driver in an Audi finally punished after courts weighed whether a social media video is enough evidence
A driver who entered Tīnūži in an Audi at well over 200 km/h has finally been punished. The case spent a long time in the courts because it was unclear whether a video posted on social media was sufficient evidence.
A driver who entered the Latvian locality of Tīnūži in an Audi at a speed well above 200 kilometres per hour has finally received a penalty. The violation took place a couple of years ago, but the case moved through several court instances for a long time. The courts had to address a matter of principle: whether a video published on social media can serve as sufficient evidence to punish someone.
What happened
The footage of the reckless driver drew wide public attention, and the news portal Apollo.lv had already reported on it. The video shows the car driving into Tīnūži at a speed considerably higher than 200 km/h. It was published on a social network.
Why the case dragged on
The offence was committed a couple of years ago. Since then the case has passed through different court instances. The reason was uncertainty over whether a video posted on social media is enough evidence for punishment. According to Apollo.lv, the driver has now been sanctioned.
The source does not say what exact penalty was imposed or what the final court ruling said. Still, the outcome shows that social media footage can serve as a basis for holding a traffic offender accountable.
