Key takeaways:
- Connor Cato of Savannah, Georgia was recently issued a speeding ticket with a $1.4 million fine.
- The figure Cato received was generated by e-citation software used by the local Recorder’s Court.
- The actual fine Cato will have to pay has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be much lower than the placeholder amount.
Connor Cato of Savannah, Georgia was recently issued a speeding ticket with a $1.4 million fine. Cato was pulled over in September for driving 90 mph (145 kph) in a 55 mph (89 kph) zone. According to Savannah officials, anyone caught driving more than 35 mph (56 kph) above the speed limit must appear in court, where a judge will determine the actual fine.
The figure Cato received was generated by e-citation software used by the local Recorder’s Court, said Joshua Peacock, a spokesman for the city. Peacock explained that the software automatically generates a placeholder fine, which is not the actual fine. He added that the placeholder is used to ensure that the person cited is aware of the seriousness of the offense.
Cato told WSAV-TV in Savannah that he was shocked when he saw the figure on the ticket. He said he was expecting a much smaller fine, and was surprised to see such a large amount. He added that he was worried that he would have to pay the full amount, but was relieved to hear that it was just a placeholder.
The actual fine Cato will have to pay has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be much lower than the placeholder amount. Cato is scheduled to appear in court in the near future, where a judge will decide the final amount.
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