Traffic Enforcement Penalties Flashcards

If riding without a helmet

All motorcycle and moped riders must wear an approved helmet violations carry a CHF 60 fine.

At carrying passenger without helmet

Every passenger must wear a helmet each offence is fined CHF 60.

To avoid helmet penalties

Only ECE-approved helmets are accepted avoiding non-compliance prevents the CHF 60 fine.

If missing required mirrors

Lack of legally required mirrors carries a CHF 40 to 100 fine.

At operating with defective lights

Non-functional lights incur CHF 40 to 100 fine and must be repaired immediately.

If speeding up to 10 km/h over

Minor speeding on a motorcycle or moped results in a CHF 60 fine.

At speeding 11 to 15 km/h over

Moderate speeding carries a CHF 120 fine repeated offences may lead to points.

If speeding 16 to 20 km/h over

Higher speeding incurs CHF 180 fine and possible demerit points.

At speeding 21 to 25 km/h over

This speeding level brings CHF 260 fine and licence points.

If exceeding limit by over 30 km/h

Serious speeding incurs CHF 600 to 1,000 and fines and automatic suspension.

If riding recklessly

Reckless riding leads to CHF 500 to 10,000 fines and possible imprisonment.

At dangerous overtaking

Unsafe overtaking carries CHF 300 to 1,000 fine and adds licence points.

If performing stunts on public roads

Wheelies or dangerous tricks bring CHF 500 to 2,000 fines and suspension risk.

To avoid reckless penalties

Staying within safe limits avoids severe financial and legal consequences.

If riding uninsured

Operating without liability insurance incurs CHF 500 to 5,000 fines and impoundment.

At riding unregistered motorcycle

Unregistered vehicles are fined CHF 200 to 1,000 and may be seized.

If using illegal modifications

Unauthorized exhaust or engine mods incur CHF 200 to 2,000 fines and vehicle seizure.

At repeated technical non-compliance

Persistent violations can lead to fines and confiscation of the vehicle.

If vehicle declared unsafe

Unsafe motorcycles are taken off the road until defects are corrected.

At accumulating 4 points

Riders reaching 4 demerit points receive an official warning.

If reaching 6 points

Accumulating 6 points results in temporary suspension of riding privileges.

At reaching 12 points

12 points leads to licence revocation and reapplication process.

If committing a major offence

Dangerous riding may cause instant suspension without point limit.

To protect your licence

Safe riding avoids fines and loss of licence.

At driving during suspension

Riding while suspended triggers heavy penalties and court action.

If refusing alcohol/drug test

Test refusal incurs CHF 800 to 5,900 fine and automatic suspension.

At riding with BAC over 0.5‰

Exceeding the alcohol limit results in fines and licence points.

If BAC exceeds 0.8‰

Severe intoxication causes long-term suspension and heavy fines.

To maintain riding rights

Compliance with Swiss traffic laws keeps your licence and avoids high fines.