Drunk Driving
Sobering Thoughts
Australia-The names of the drivers are sent to the local newspaper 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.
Turkey-Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles from town by the 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 and Sweden-Automatic jail for one year at hard labor.
Costa Rica-Police remove plates from car.
Russia-Revoked for life.
England-One year suspension, $250 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 lecture.
Bulgaria-A second conviction results in execution.
El Salvador-Your first offense is your last-execution by a firing squad.
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