Drink Driving in Switzerland: Alkohol am Steuer Under Art. 91 SVG
Swiss drink driving law under Art. 91 SVG: the 0,5 and 0,8 promille thresholds, the zero tolerance rule, and the separate licence withdrawal.
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Switzerland Traffic Law
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Driving Licence Withdrawal in Switzerland: The Führerausweisentzug Ladders Under Art. 16 SVG
How Switzerland withdraws a driving licence under Art. 16 SVG: the leicht, mittelschwer and schwer ladders, their look back windows and probationary rules.
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Excessive Speeding as a Crime in Switzerland: Art. 90 SVG and the Raserdelikt Thresholds
Switzerland speeding law under Art. 90 SVG: the Raserdelikt custodial range, the fixed speed thresholds and the 2023 sentencing reform.
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Swiss Traffic Fines: The Bussen and Ordnungsbusse Catalogue Explained
How Swiss fixed penalty traffic fines work under the OBG and OBV: the CHF 300 cap, sample amounts, and the separate licence withdrawal track.
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Switzerland E-Scooter Laws: Speed, Age, and Where You Can Ride (2026)
How Swiss law classifies e-scooters (E-Trottinette) under Art. 18 VTS: 20 km/h cap, age 14 or 16, no plate or insurance, and where riding is allowed in 2026.
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Switzerland Traffic Law: Fines, Criminal Charges and Licence Withdrawal
Swiss traffic law explained: how one incident can trigger a fixed penalty, a criminal case under the SVG and a separate licence withdrawal, all at once.
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