You think DUI laws are tough in Washington? Check out the penalties in other countries. Truth is that the United States is very relaxed on DUI drivers compared to most countries.
In Australia, the names of intoxicated drivers are sent to the local paper and are printed under the heading: "He's drunk and in jail".
In Malaysia, the driver is jailed. If he is married, his wife is jailed, too.
In South Africa, the penalty is a ten-year prison sentence and the equivalent of $ 10,000 fine, or both.
In Turkey, drunks are taken ten miles from town by the police and forced to walk back under escort.
In Norway, the penalty is three weeks in jail at hard labor and one year loss of license. With a second offense within five years, the license is revoked for life.
In Russia, the license is revoked for life.
In England, drunk drivers face a one-year suspension of license, a $ 250 fine, and one year in jail.
In France, there is a three-year loss of license, one year in jail, and a $ 1,000 fine.
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, Whatcom County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, Skagit County DUI attorneys, Mt Vernon DUI attorneys, Everett DUI attorneys, Lynnwood DUI attorneys, Mukilteo DUI attorneys, or Anacortes DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com
No comments:
Post a Comment