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Drinking and driving is a bad idea in any country: it’s stupid, easily avoidable, and puts the lives of everyone on the road at risk.
But in much of the world, getting caught after one too many won’t result in serious punishment – which is probably one reason why it’s not seen as much of a crime by so many drivers.
It’s a whole different ballgame in Norway, though, where fines for these sorts of violations are calculated based on the driver’s income.
Back in January, a real estate mogul was caught driving with nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood.
The fine? A jaw-dropping $85,000 USD.
That bad boy wasn’t the first to get hit in the wallet, either. A few years back, another Norwegian businessman paid $30,000 for his sins.
Feeling any sympathy? Not me. After all, it’s not like these millionaires can’t afford a cab.
Eva Holland
Eva Holland is a freelance writer, Senior Editor of World Hum and a longtime contributor to the Matador community. She lives in Canada’s Yukon Territory and blogs about Alaska and Yukon travel at Travelers North.
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