Originally Posted by
robyng
One important thing I forgot to mention. DUI laws vary a lot - but there is more than a reasonable amount of zero tolerance both in the US and in Europe (and zero tolerance can mean one beer or less). If you drink - don't drive. Hire a driver. Robyn
Almost every European country has a stricter drinking law than the US. Whereas in the US you can get buy with 2 drinks or so, in Europe many countries have zero tolerance law. In Europe and the rest of the world, the police can stop you without a reason (you are not doing anything wrong) just to check drivers and getting caught with one glass of wine over dinner can land you in jail.
I know Croatia is one example.
That being said, in some European countries you can speed heavily (like 100mbph in 85mph zone) and get away with a 50 euro cash fine.
Goes both ways I guess.