Taiwan just put in some new drunk-driving regulations.
Under 0.15 BAC - not impaired.
0.15-0.25 - $NT 15,000 fine ($500 CAD) - But only if you have held your license for less than two years, are diving without a license, or are a cab driver. If not, no fine.
0.25-0.4 - $NT 22,500 ($770 CAD)
0.4-0.55 - $NT 45,000 ($1500 CAD)
0.55+ - $NT 67,500 ($2300 CAD) and criminal charges.
Yes, that's right, in order to get criminally charged with a DUI in Taiwan you need a BAC of 0.55 mg or more, a level of intoxication which is characterized by wikipedia as having "A high risk of poisoning and possibility of death."
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