Speed Camera in Switzerland Captures Duck Exceeding Limit Again
- Police in Koniz, near Bern, caught a duck speeding at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone on April 13, 2025.
- The radar image matches a similar event from 2018, suggesting the duck could be a repeat offender.
- Authorities confirmed the radar photos are genuine, sealed, and calibrated annually by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology.
- Police described the situation as a "curious coincidence" and a "notorious racer and repeat offender," sharing the images on Facebook.
- The incident highlights rare cases of animal speed detection but officials ruled out image manipulation or jokes.
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Swiss radar flashes Duck flying at 52km/h
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Duck Caught on Radar Going Almost Twice the Speed Limit Turns Out to Be Fast-Flying 'Repeat Offender'
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