Driving Drunk in Norway is Costly

The Norwegian courts base criminal fines on the amount of money the offender has. Recently a 49 year old gentleman from Kristiansand, Norway, was fined $109,000.00 for driving under the influence. The Story. Can you imagine trying to adjust such a system to be used in the US? I think it's a great idea but I'm afraid that our most frequent offenders are flat broke to start with.

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Posted By: Nethie - Tue May 12, 2009
Category: Crime | Your Daily Loser | Alcohol | Goofs and Screw-ups

Comments

I second that.

Posted by Matt in Florida on 05/13/09 at 10:05 AM

Plus, meter maids (meter men?) should be allowed to kick people who park in front of hydrants, or in no-stopping zones.

Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 05/13/09 at 01:26 PM

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