For drinking while driving in other countries


Australia:
The names of the drivers are sent to the local newspapers,
and are printed under the heading "He's Drunk and in Jail".
Malaysia:
The driver is jailed and if married, his wife is jailed too.
South Africa:
A 10 year prison sentence and the equivalent of a $10,000.00 fine
Turkey:
Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles outside of town by police,
and are forced to walk back under escort.
Norway:
Three weeks in jail at hard labor, one year loss of license.
Second offense within five years, license revoked for life.
Finland & Sweden:
Automatic jail for one year of hard labor.
Costa Rica:
Police remove plates from car.
Russia:
License revoked for life.
England:
One year suspension and a $250.00 fine and jail for one year.
France:
Three year loss of license, one year in jail and a $1000.00 fine.
Poland:
Jail, fine, and forced to attend political lectures.
El Salvador:
Your first offense is your last---execution by firing squad.

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