First Speeding Conviction
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Date
January 28, 1896
Type
Local
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
Kent,
England,
United Kingdom
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Categories
Social & Civil Rights
Crime
Event Details
On January 28, 1896, Walter Arnold became the first person in the world to be convicted of speeding. He was caught driving his Benz carriage at 8 mph in Paddock Wood, Kent, exceeding the 2 mph speed limit.
The Incident: Arnold was chased down by a police constable on a bicycle. He was fined 1 shilling. This event highlighted the need for updated traffic laws as automobiles began to appear on roads.