Having a few drinks and then getting arrested for DUI in the United States is a serious crime. DUI laws in countries around the world vary, with some enforcing no tolerance laws, and others setting different BAC baselines.
Countries without tolerance do not allow alcohol in the driver’s blood. If the driver has alcohol in his system, he will be arrested for DUI. These countries include Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and Brazil.
Canada grants its Border Patrol agents the right to deny a person entry into the country if they have been convicted of DUI. If the driver had a BAC greater than .08 percent, law enforcement authorities consider that level sufficient to convict of DUI.
The countries belonging to the European Union are very hard on their drunk drivers. Of these countries, Sweden considers a BAC of 0.02 percent to be impaired. Most of the remaining countries have established a baseline of 0.05 percent.
Asian countries like China punish drunk drivers with license suspension and jail time. Compared to the US, China has set its legal intoxication limit at .02 percent. In Central Asia, Turkmenistan has set its BAC at 0.033 percent, while Mongolia has set its level at 0.02 percent. Kyrgyzstan has set a level of .05. In South Asia, BAC levels range from forbidden to 06 percent. BAC levels in Southeast Asian countries range from no limit to 0.08 percent.
If a driver with a DUI conviction under the age of 10 tries to enter Mexico, they will be denied entry. Even if the DUI took place and was prosecuted in another country, Mexico considers alcohol use abroad, DUI, and conviction to be actionable crimes.
Canadian DUI laws are established province by province. In most provinces, the legal limit for BAC is 0.05 percent. In Prince Edward Island, drivers under the age of 19 with a BAC greater than 01 must pay a fine of $ 500. Quebec is stricter with new drivers. If they have a BAC greater than .00, their licenses are immediately suspended for 15 days. After conviction, their licenses are suspended for three months.
DUI laws in the European Union have BAC levels ranging from zero to 08 percent. Zero means below detectable limits. Finland routinely conducts breathalyzer tests even without probable cause. Denmark fines its drunk drivers one month of paying less taxes. In Germany, drunk drivers working to get their licenses back must successfully undergo a psychological medical evaluation. Ireland imposes a two-year driving ban along with a 1,500 euro fine. Poland’s BAC level is 0.02 percent. Drunk drivers are prohibited from driving for six months up to three years, with a one-month prison term.
In the UK, driving while intoxicated can put a driver behind bars for six months. You may have to pay a fine of 5,000 pounds. You will also be banned from driving for a minimum of 12 months. A DUI conviction remains on the driver’s record for 11 years. If a drunk driver causes death while under the influence, they will be jailed for up to 14 years and receive a minimum two-year driving ban. You will also have to pass an extended driving test before you can regain your driving privileges.
Drunk drivers in the UK can successfully argue against losing driving privileges in an emergency. Circumstances they may use include emergencies, the short distance they drove while under the influence, and unknowingly having a drink with laces and then drive.
Drivers from the United States planning to travel to another country should inquire about DUI laws before leaving this country. Foreign judges will not be easy on a driver because he did not know the law.
