# When Was The World's First Speeding Ticket Issued And How Fast Was It For?

> The first automobile is generally accepted as the Patent-Motorwagen, built by Carl Benz in 1885, a two-seat, 0. 75-horsepower, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with three wheels.

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- **Published:** 2025-12-13
- **Category:** Cars
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