Originally posted by CalJustBut how many people are "in their right mind"?
It is indeed interesting to note how legal systems differ.
Under South African law (Roman Dutch) drunkenness is a mitigating factor in any action, due to the "reduced responsibility and hence accountability."
Under German law, drunkenness is always an aggravating factor, precisely for the reasons mentioned in this forum.
The results, on the road and ...[text shortened]... ind would even consider drinking and driving in Germany, in spite of being a beer loving nation!