DUI penalties from around the world

Drinking and driving is one of the world's most dangerous combinations. As a result, various countries have adopted different measures and laws, being affected by various issues such as culture, religion and the level of intoxication. Note that some of the laws seem to be unbelievable.

Australia:
The names of the drivers are sent to the local newspapers and are printed under the heading "He's Drunk and in Jail".

Malaysia:
The Driver is jailed and if married, his wife is jailed too. (If this was in the US, it could explain the high divorce rate :)

South Africa:
A 10 year prison sentence and the equivalent of a $10,000 fine.

Turkey:
Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles outside of town by police and are forced to walk back under escort

Finland & Sweden:
Automatic jail for one year of hard labor.

Costa Rica:
Police remove plates from car.

Russia:
Not many may be surprised that they have tough laws based on Russians long love affair with alcohol. If caught driving under the influence of alcohol, you lose your driving license for life. Even upon the first offense.

Mexico and Canada:
Give their border patrol agents the right to deny a person entry into the country if he has been convicted of DUI.