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France once required drivers to carry a breathalyzer

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Because absolutely nothing says 'enjoy our fine wine country' like threatening tourists with a massive driving penalty. In 2012, France made it mandatory for all drivers to keep a working, unused breathalyzer in their glovebox at all times. They finally scrapped the fine for non-compliance in 2020 after realizing forcing millions of sober people to blow into plastic bags was administratively exhausting.

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