In a recent episode of 'Police 24/7', a middle-aged man was caught speeding in Kuopio, Finland, driving at 84 kilometers per hour in a zone where the speed limit is 40 km/h, which was potentially even lower due to construction work. This significant over-speed raised eyebrows, particularly among the responding officers, including Senior Constable Lassi Rahikainen, who expressed disbelief at the driver's rationalization of his speed, especially considering his claim to be a professional driver.

During the interaction between the police and the man, he attempted to persuade the officers to show leniency by highlighting his profession and mentioning that he had braked. However, Constable Rahikainen firmly stated that the high speed left them no choice but to intervene. He noted the critical importance of adhering to speed limits in urban areas, especially under construction conditions, where the safety of pedestrians and other motorists is significantly at risk.

Rahikainen explained that the reasoning behind setting speed limits, particularly in populated areas, is to minimize dangers associated with increased braking distances that come with higher speeds. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with speeding and the necessity of adhering to traffic regulations for the safety of all road users, as highlighted by the police's earnest approach in this case.