Arthur Abraham risks driving ban, Euro 1,360 fine for speedingSeptember 30, 2011 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-German boxer Arthur Abraham’s driving licence is at risk after he was pulled over by police in Berlin doing 230 kilometres per hour in his Ferrari, a new speed record for the city. The 31-year-old was first spotted zooming along the city’s A113 motorway in a section where the speed limit is only 80kph Sept 28 evening. But shocked police used a radar gun to clock his car’s speed and after a short chase, they pulled him over. He told them he was on his way to an awards ceremony and running late, according to the newspaper. Officers let him go but followed him the rest of the way to the ceremony to ensure he stayed within the law. Abraham now risks a three month driving ban and a fine of €1,360. This is not the first time he has demonstrated a need for speed, and has been banned from the road in the past, Tagesspiegel newspaper reports. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |