This is the 3311th most frequent Russian word.
оштрафовал
"Fined" (imposed a monetary penalty).
Here, 'оштрафовал' means to impose a monetary penalty onto someone for breaking the law, specifically for a traffic violation.
Полицейский оштрафовал водителя за превышение скорости.
The police officer fined the driver for speeding.
In this sentence, 'оштрафовал' indicates a legal entity penalizing an organization financially for regulatory non-compliance.
Судья оштрафовал компанию за нарушение экологических норм.
The judge fined the company for violating environmental regulations.
This sentence shows a negative form of 'оштрафовал,' emphasizing the absence of imposing a penalty, perhaps metaphorically or literally.