Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is set to appear in court in Romania on Monday following allegations that he was caught speeding at a dangerous 196 km/h (122 mph) in a 50 km/h zone, more than three times the legal limit.
Tate, 38, a British-American former kickboxer known globally for his inflammatory social media presence and self-proclaimed “misogynist” persona, was stopped early Saturday morning near Râmnicu Vâlcea, approximately 110 miles northwest of Bucharest. Romanian police allege his vehicle was clocked by radar racing through the area in the pre-dawn hours.
According to Romanian media sources, the traffic infraction led to Tate’s license being suspended for 120 days. He was also fined 1,822 lei, approximately £305. Police cited the offence as a serious violation given the excessive speed and local regulations.
Andrew Tate acknowledges incident
Tate acknowledged the incident on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he mocked the situation and denied the charges. In his post, he insisted the police radar was likely “calibrated incorrectly” and claimed he would “never” drive at such speeds.
“This morning at 6:15 a.m., on an empty mountain pass… I was stopped by police and accused of speeding,” he wrote. “They said I was driving 197 [km/h] on a 40 [km/h] in one of my 100 sports cars… My licence must be suspended for four months and I would have to pay the crippling fine of 300 USD. I can NOT afford this bill,” he added sarcastically.
Tate’s court appearance on Monday is the latest in a string of legal woes. He and his brother, Tristan Tate, currently reside in Romania, where they are facing a series of serious criminal charges, including trafficking minors, sexual exploitation, and money laundering.
A separate case against the Tate brothers involving human trafficking and the formation of a criminal group to sexually exploit women was recently returned to Romanian prosecutors for further review. Both men have denied all allegations.
Their legal troubles extend beyond Romanian borders. UK prosecutors have filed charges against the pair in connection with offences allegedly committed between 2012 and 2015. Andrew Tate faces 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for profit, linked to three alleged victims. Tristan Tate is facing 11 charges, including rape and human trafficking, related to one alleged victim.
Bedfordshire police in the UK issued international arrest warrants for the brothers, who are expected to be extradited to Britain once proceedings in Romania conclude.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations and growing international scrutiny, Tate remains publicly defiant, continuing to cultivate his online image built around luxury, provocation, and dominance.
