You think the USA DUI laws are harsh! If you were charged with a DUI in these countries you certainly needed to find a good lawyer.
AUSTRALIA - The names of the drivers are sent to the local newspapers and are printed under the heading, "He's Drunk and in Jail".
MALAYA - The driver is jailed, and if he's married, his wife is jailed, too
SOUTH AFRICA - A 10-year prison sentence and the equivalent of a $10,000 fine, or both.
TURKEY - Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles from town by the police and forced to walk back, under escort.
NORWAY - Three weeks in jail at hard labor, one year loss of license. Second offense within 5 years - license revoked for life.
FINLAND AND SWEDEN - Automatic jail for one year at hard labor.
COSTA RICA - Police remove plates from car.
RUSSIA - License revoked for life.
ENGLAND - One year suspension and $250.00 fine and jail for one year.
FRANCE - Three year loss of; license, one year in jail and $1,000 fine.
POLAND - Jail and fine and forced to attend political lectures.
BULGARIA - A second conviction results in execution.
EL SALVADOR - Your first offense is your last. Execution by firing squad.
Of course this information was valid in 1983 and has probably changed since then. But, can you really afford a DUI conviction? Check out some good lawyers today!
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