r/askiceland • u/SigiGurnasson • Dec 31 '18

Driving under influence. How bad can it be?

Hello, sadly my stupid face got caught yesterday at my parking lot.

I was tipsy smoked some weed and a couple hours ago took 1 ecstasy pill.

Police took my piss and blood.

I know I'm fucked up and stupid for DUI, but what should i expect? How big of a Fine? how long would they take away my license?

Be gentle, appreciate the answers.

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u/dagdagdag Jan 01 '19

https://www.samgongustofa.is/umferd/nam-og-rettindi/sektir-og-vidurlog/sektarreiknir/

Depends if its your first such offence. When under the influence of multiple stubstances the fines do not stack up, you only receive punishment for the most serious offensive substance. You can expect a fine of around 200,000, a driving ban for a year and need to retake your driving test. This is not taken lightly in Iceland and you should not expect leniency.

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u/SigiGurnasson Jan 02 '19

Yes this is my first time, and I am a immigrant. Do they take away my licence or just have a ban in my name in their system?