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What are some of the weird/hilarious/stupid things that are legal in Germany but illegal in other countries (and vice versa)? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My buddy and I were discussing the allowed blood alcohol content for driving (purely hypothetically) and how it varies across countries and then we stumbled upon the question in the title. Would be curious to hear if you guys know any good examples.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Bit of a misunderstanding. In the US if a minor is sold alcohol by a bar/liquor store the business will lose their liquor license. This is a huge incentive for adults to check who they are selling to before a cop finds out where they got it.

If a minor is caught drinking the majority of police will contact their guardian. If it’s repeated then they usually issue a small fine that can be offset if they partake in AA.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Idk about where you are, but in my state, you can lose your driver's license if you are under 21 and in possession of alcohol. Granted, I've never known of that punishment ever being enforced, but it is a possibility. That's why young cashiers have to call over someone else to scan my beer.