December 7, 2012 5:51 PM
DUI penalties around the world

From life in prison to walks of shame, here are the stern, strict and truly wild ramifications of drinking and driving around the globe



From life in prison to walks of shame, here are the stern, strict and truly wild ramifications of drinking and driving around the globe (© Photo: iStock)
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Drinking and driving is one of the world's most dangerous combinations. Driving drunk is like a driving accident just looking for somewhere to occur. As a result, various countries have adapted various measures and rules in an attempt to stem the scourge of drunk driving. Now, these laws are affected by various issues such as culture, religion and the level of drunk driving. As a result, some of the laws adapted will vary from country to another with some even being unbelievable.

Canadian DUI penalties are severe, how do they stack up against those around the world? From life in prison to walks of shame, here are the stern, strict and truly wild ramifications of drinking and driving across the globe.

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