Supreme Court allows partial reduction of fine for speeding when defendant proves financial hardship.

The Supreme Court of Finland partially allowed the defendant's request to reduce the fine for speeding based on demonstrated financial hardship. The defendant argued that the original penalty was disproportionate given their low income, while the prosecution maintained the fine was appropriate under the law. The court ruled that while the statutory fine range remained unchanged, the specific amount could be adjusted downward to ensure the punishment was reasonable under the circumstances.