[ischmitz]

On that topic: Recently, a soccer player in Germany (Marco Reuss) got a fine for driving without a license. The ticket cost him a more than 500,000 Euro. It was for getting caught a couple of times driving without a license.

Recently some neighbors went to the police and claimed there were many more incidents where he was spotted cruising in his Aston Martin during the neighborhood. Due to the pressure from the public the case has been re-opened and according to the DA additional fines might be in store for him.:

Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus given largest driving offence fine in German history after driving without a licence for three years - European - Football - The Independent

In Germany fines can be based on income