GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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In 1896 the first person fined for speeding was travelling at what speed?
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24 mph
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33 mph
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12 mph
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8 mph
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fun Facts About Humans : Fun Fact! The first person convicted of speeding was driving at eight miles per hour. Shortpedia.
Detailed explanation-2: -For those of you stressing out about your speeding ticket, it could be worse. The fastest known speeding ticket was issued in May 2003 in Texas. The driver was operating a Koenigseggs CCR, a super sports car made in Sweden, and was allegedly going 242 mph (389 km/hr) in a 75 mph zone.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1895 the first motoring offence was registered and the first speeding fine in the country happened in Paddock Wood on 28th January 1896. William Arnold of East Peckham is said to have owned the first car in Kent. This was a ‘Benz’ imported from Germany.
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