Fines: What does "faster than permitted" cost?
TEMPOLIMITS Rent, electricity bills, VAT, postage, medication and electric cars - many things will become more expensive this year. Even too much speed can be expensive. We take a look at the catalog of fines.
According to federal recommendations, fines for speeding in Switzerland are as follows. Fines and measures can vary from canton to canton. In urban areas, fines of CHF 40 are imposed for exceeding the speed limit by 1 to 5 km/h, CHF 120 for 6 to 10 km/h and CHF 250 for 11 to 15 km/h. Outside built-up areas, a fine of 40 francs is also imposed for exceeding 1 to 5 km/h, while 100, 160 and 240 francs must be paid for 6 to 10, 11 to 15 and 16 to 20 km/h respectively. Finally, on freeways, fines of 20 francs are imposed for 1 to 5 km/h over the limit. 6 to 10 km/h cost 60 francs, 11 to 15 km/h 120 francs, 16 to 20 km/h 180 francs and 21 to 25 260 francs.
Inner city
Out of town
Highway
Censure and withdrawal of identity card
Minor violations of traffic regulations are punished with a fine. Moderate and serious violations, however, may result in charges, warnings and disqualification from driving. In the case of a moderately serious offense, you can expect to be charged and have your driving license withdrawn for at least one month - i.e. from 21 km/h in urban areas, 26 km/h outside urban areas and 31 km/h on the freeway. In the case of a serious offense, you can expect to be charged and have your ticket withdrawn for at least three months, i.e. from 25 km/h in urban areas, 30 km/h outside urban areas and 35 km/h on the freeway. Particularly high speeding is considered Speeding offense. You will be severely punished.
Safety deduction during measurement
Because speed checks are never completely accurate, the law allows for a safety margin - the so-called tolerance margin. This depends on the speed and the measurement method and is between 3 and 14 km/h.
There is still a fine for not carrying a driver's license (20 francs). Failure to carry a highway sticker will cost 200 francs, and making a phone call without a hands-free system will incur a fine of 100 francs. What is also noticeable again and again in everyday traffic is that many drivers do not observe the zipper principle on the highway: this also costs 100 francs.
