208km/h in a 120 zone: Ferrari driver busted in KZN
The KZN Road Traffic Inspectorate says no one is above the law after arresting a supercar driver for reckless speeding.
A Ferrari driver in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been arrested after allegedly driving 88km/h over the legal speed limit.
According to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) team in Park Rynie clocked a red Ferrari F8 Spider travelling at 208km/h in a 120km/h zone.
The driver was arrested and later appeared in the Scottsburgh Magistrates Court on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Multiple charges for Ferrari driver
The motorist now faces charges of:
- Speeding
- Failing to display number plates
- Failing to display a vehicle licence disc
In addition, the driver had an outstanding warrant of arrest and paid R5 100 in relation to that matter, along with R3 000 bail.
He is expected to return to court with his attorney on 16 March 2026.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, said the arrest demonstrates that enforcement applies to everyone, regardless of profession or status.
“To demonstrate that nobody is above the law, we continue to arrest lawyers, police, SANDF soldiers, bodyguards, teachers, engineers, accountants, truck drivers, taxi drivers, nurses, pastors and many other professionals,” Duma said.
The department added that the RTI has intensified its crackdown on reckless driving, speeding and drunk driving across all categories of road users, from taxi drivers to supercar owners.
How much speeding leads to a licence suspension?
Under Section 35 of the National Road Traffic Act, drivers convicted of reckless speeding face possible licence suspension.
The law defines reckless speeding as exceeding the limit by:
- 30km/h or more in urban areas (typically 60km/h zones)
- 40km/h or more on rural roads (usually 100km/h zones)
- 40km/h or more on freeways (120km/h zones)
If convicted, a first offence carries a minimum six-month licence suspension. A second offence can result in a five-year suspension, while a third may lead to 10 years or more.
However, courts do have discretion. If there are compelling circumstances, a magistrate may reduce or even waive the suspension period.
For now, the Ferrari driver’s fate rests with the court, but the message from authorities is clear: even behind the wheel of a supercar, the rules still apply.
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