{"id":29711,"date":"2023-11-01T15:47:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retrait-permis.ch\/speeding\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:25:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:25:35","slug":"speeding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.retrait-permis.ch\/en\/speeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Speeding"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29711\" class=\"elementor elementor-29711 elementor-29218\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-216225fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"216225fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13fbc73c\" data-id=\"13fbc73c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6621d0ee elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6621d0ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e81b6b7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7e81b6b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retrait-permis.ch\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an appointment with a lawyer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ff957be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ff957be\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c662918\" data-id=\"5c662918\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736dba84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"736dba84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speeding in Switzerland<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eba5cfb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7eba5cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f458fa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f458fa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Speed is a key factor in road safety. In Switzerland, as in many other countries, speed limits have been set to ensure the safety of all road users.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Speeding remains one of the main causes of accidents.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The first road traffic regulations in Switzerland date back to the end of the 19th century, the era of the first motorized vehicles. As the number of vehicles increased and new road infrastructures were built, the need to regulate speed quickly became apparent.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Over the years, these limits have evolved in line with technological advances, road safety studies and society&#8217;s changing needs.<\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">The dangers of speeding<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Excessive speed reduces the driver&#8217;s reaction time, increases braking distance and increases the severity of accidents. An impact at high speed is often fatal, endangering not only the driver, but also other road users. <\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">Speed limits in Switzerland<\/h2><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Standard speed limits<\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Urban areas<\/b>: in densely populated areas, the standard limit is <b>50 km\/h<\/b>. This limit is designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. <\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Main roads outside built-up areas<\/b>: on main roads outside built-up areas, the limit is generally set at <b>80 km\/h<\/b>. These roads may pass through villages or residential areas, so a moderate limit is essential. <\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Freeways <\/b>: Swiss freeways, designed for high-speed traffic, have a <b>120 km\/h<\/b> limit. However, some sections, particularly those with high traffic density or near urban areas, may have reduced limits. <\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Specific speed limits<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Switzerland recognizes that not all roads are the same. Consequently, specific limits are sometimes established: <\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>30 km\/h zones<\/b>: in certain residential areas, <b>30 km\/h<\/b> limits have been introduced to guarantee the safety of residents, especially children.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Encounter zones<\/b>: these zones, where pedestrians have priority, have a<b> 20 km\/h<\/b> limit.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Tunnels and construction zones<\/b>: reduced limits are often imposed in tunnels and construction zones for safety reasons.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Reasons for speed limits<\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Safety: reducing speed reduces the risk of serious accidents. At lower speeds, drivers have more time to react, and the impact of a collision is less violent. <\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Environmental protection: driving at moderate speeds reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Quality of life: in residential areas, lower speeds reduce noise and pollution, improving residents&#8217; quality of life.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">In a nutshell:<\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">30 km\/h in 30 km\/h zones.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">50 km\/h in localities.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">80 km\/h on main and secondary roads outside towns.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">100 km\/h on semi-motorways.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">120 km\/h on freeways.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"p1\">Legal consequences<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Speeding is one of the most common traffic offences in Switzerland, but also one of the most dangerous.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The consequences of driving too fast can be tragic, ranging from property damage to fatal accidents.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In response, the Swiss legal system has introduced a range of penalties designed to deter drivers from exceeding speed limits.  <\/p><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fines for speeding<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Fines for speeding in Switzerland depend on the seriousness of the offence and the type of road. Here&#8217;s an overview of speeding fines: <\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 1 and 5 km\/h<\/b>:  <br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">CHF 40.00 in one location<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CHF 40.00 on main and secondary roads outside localities<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CHF 20.00 on the freeway<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 6 and 10 km\/h<\/b>:  <br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">CHF 120.00 in one location<\/li><li class=\"li1\">100.00 CHF outside locality<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CHF 60.00 on freeway<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 11 and 15 km\/h<\/b>:  <br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">CHF 250.00 in one location<\/li><li class=\"li1\">160.00 CHF outside locality<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CHF 120.00 on freeway<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 16 and 20 km\/h<\/b>:  <br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Local court<\/li><li class=\"li1\">240.00 CHF outside locality<\/li><li class=\"li1\">180.00 CHF on the freeway.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 21 and 25 km\/h<\/b>: Tribunal in all cases.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Over 25 km\/h<\/b>: Tribunal in all cases.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Warning<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Depending on whether you exceed the speed limit, you will receive a speeding warning:  <\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>between 16 and 20 km\/m<\/b>: local  <\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>between 21 and 25 km\/h<\/b>: on main and secondary roads outside towns<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>between 26 and 30 km\/h<\/b>: on freeways<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Withdrawal of license<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">If you go well over the speed limit, you could lose your licence.<\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 21 and 24 km\/h<\/b>: in locality, minimum 1-month suspension<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Over 25 km\/h<\/b>: in locality, suspension of driver&#8217;s license for at least 3 months and entry in criminal record<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 26 and 29 km\/h<\/b>: on main and secondary roads outside localities, minimum 1-month suspension of licence.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Over 30 km\/h<\/b>: on main and secondary roads outside localities, suspension of licence for at least 3 months and entry in criminal record<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Between 31 and 34 km\/h<\/b>: on freeways, driver&#8217;s license withdrawn for at least 1 month<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\"><b>Over 35 km\/h<\/b>: on freeways, suspension of licence for at least 3 months and entry in criminal record<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">In the case of particularly serious speeding offences in Switzerland, your licence may be suspended as a precautionary measure for an indefinite period. A psychological assessment may also be required to determine your fitness to resume driving. For more information on license suspension, see our detailed guide.  <\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">Tolerance for speeding<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Speed measurement equipment in Switzerland is extremely accurate. However, a certain safety margin is applied: <\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">For measurements using radar, light barriers, threshold detectors or section controls:  <br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">5 km\/h tolerance for a measured speed of 100 km\/h or less<\/li><li class=\"li1\">6 km\/h for speeds between 101 and 150 km\/h<\/li><li class=\"li1\">7 km\/h for speeds over 150 km\/h<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">For laser measurements<br><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">3 km\/h tolerance for speeds of 100 km\/h or less<\/li><li class=\"li1\">4 km\/h between 101 and 150 km\/h<\/li><li class=\"li1\">5 km\/h above 150 km\/h.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f6c1f96 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f6c1f96\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34ff0e13\" data-id=\"34ff0e13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7391e9d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7391e9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c4e6765\" data-id=\"6c4e6765\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e19d872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e19d872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An initial consultation  <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5403467b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5403467b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">from 60 min to CHF 220.00<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8252d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8252d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Take stock of your situation with a specialist lawyer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1baf27c6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1baf27c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23d139 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c23d139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Would you just like to make an appointment to ask a few questions?<br><i class=\"icon-right-open-mini\"><\/i>Not sure what to do?<br>Is your situation unclear?<\/p><p><strong>Opt for an initial consultation with a lawyer.<\/strong><\/p><p>You will then decide whether you wish to proceed, and our lawyers will give you the cost of the procedure according to your case. 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In Switzerland, as in many other countries, speed limits have been set to ensure the safety of all road users. Speeding remains one of the main causes of accidents. 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