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In Britain the practice is called "drink driving". In British law it is a criminal offence to be drunk in charge of a motor vehicle. The definition of "in charge" depends on such things as being in or near the vehicle, and having access to a means of starting the vehicle's engine and driving it away (i.e., the keys to a vehicle).
The drug policy of Poland traces its origin to the 1920s. In the Second Polish Republic , the 1923 Act introduced criminalization of the production, processing, export, import, storage or marketing of a number of narcotic drugs listed therein, authorizing the Minister of Health to expand their list if necessary.
Opponents of drinking in public (such as religious organizations or governmental agencies) argue that it encourages overconsumption of alcohol and binge drinking, rowdiness, and violence, and propose that people should instead drink at private businesses such as public houses, bars, or clubs, where a bartender may prevent overconsumption and where rowdiness can be better controlled by the fact ...
An Estonian billboard warning against drunk driving. Most countries have Driving under the influence laws, specifically for the offense of drunk driving. Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including those prescribed by physicians ...
In Poland the drunk driving law applies to bicyclists too, and 45% of imprisoned people for DUI were riding bicycles . In fact it makes more sense to drive a car under under influence than a bicycle, because bicyclists are much more often controlled. Fdvcx 22:18, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
This is a comparison of European traffic laws.. Many countries in Europe have different policies on traffic laws, which are tabulated below. Speed limits on motorways (expressways), dual carriageways (divided streets), single carriageways (undivided streets), and urban areas may differ.
California has a handful of laws on what’s legal when it comes to drinking and buying alcohol. Before you pour a glass or grab a pint, here’s a refresher on alcohol rules in California. Can I ...
Public intoxication, also known as "drunk and disorderly" and "drunk in public", is a summary offense in certain countries related to public cases or displays of drunkenness. Public intoxication laws vary widely by jurisdiction, but usually require an obvious display of intoxicated incompetence or behavior which disrupts public order before the ...