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We have been told that in many other countries punishment is MUCH stiffer. Here is an unofficial list...
Malaya - The driver is jailed; if he married, his wife is jailed too!
South Africa - A 10 year prison sentence, or the equivalent of a $10,000 fine, or both.
Turkey - Drunk Drivers are taken 20 miles from town and forced to walk back under escort.
Norway - Three weeks in jail at hard labor. If a driver commits a second offense within five years, his license is revoked for life.
Finland - The driver is automatically jailed for one year at hard labor.
Sweden - The driver is automatically jailed for one year at hard labor.
Costa Rica - Police remove the license plates from the offenders vehicle.
Russia - License revoked for life.
England - One year license suspension, a $250 fine and jail for one year.
France - Drivers are punished with a three year loss of license, one year in jail, and a $1,000 fine.
Poland - Jailed and fined and forced to attend Political Lectures.
Bulgaria - A second conviction results in execution.
El Salvidor - Your first offense is your last, punishment is by firing squad.