Driving in Switzerland
Switzerland offers some fantastic driving roads with mountain passes, sweeping hillside bends and magnificent scenery.
They authorities are famously pretty strict and you should be aware of a high number of speed cameras and unmarked police cars.
| Min Age | Car: 18; Motorcycle: 18; (16 under 125cc) | |
| Drive | Right | |
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| Speeds | Open Road 80km/h Town: 50km/h Motorway: 120km/h |
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| Motorways | You need to display a motorway tax sticker or vignette in the back of your car if you are using the motorways, even if it’s just for a couple of hours. These can be picked up from the Swiss centre in the UK and are readily available in Switzerland from garages, post offices etc. | |
| Drink Drive | Don't! | |
| High Visibility Vest | Not required. | |
| First Aid Kit | Advisory but not required. | |
| Fire Extinguisher | Recommended | |
| Warning Triangle | Comulsory | |
| Motorcycle Crash Helmet | Compulsory for rider and passenger | |
| Seat Belts | Compulsory for all occupants if fitted | |
| Children | Children under 7 cannot travel in the front unless they use a suitable restraint. Children between 7-12 must use belts or restraints in accordance to their size. |
The main motoring organisation in Switzerland is Touring Club Suisse (TCS). They offer a variety of insurance cover, breakdown assistance and other services to members.
