Originally Posted by thatcat

Canada here too .... One DUI - what a nightmare. A dui in Canada is a federal criminal offense (same as a felony). I blew .32 at noon. I was 47 (two years ago). Car impounded ($150)... License suspended (1 year)... Made the papers because of the high bac (don't think I was named though)... Court (horrifying being 'judged' in a room full of others watching)... Lawyer ($1000)... Fine ($1100)... Probation (18 mo.)... Mandatory driving course ($450)... Mandatory addiction counselling sessions and their recommendation on repeat risk probability (I was apparently low risk)... License back ($150)... Increased car insurance ($5000)... Have to wait five years to apply for a Pardon ($650).... Embarrassment.

I'm sure I'm forgetting a few other things. I thought I was 'scared straight' ... and I was, for awhile.