Driving
Latest news and important information on driving licences, law changes, speed limits, fines, and more.
LATEST: Five people confirmed dead in Swiss coach crash
Five people were killed when a coach carrying Dutch tourists in eastern Switzerland crashed this week, police said on Friday.
What are the punishments for speeding in Switzerland?
What happens if you are caught driving over the speed limit on Swiss roads? It all depends on how fast you drive, in what kind of neighbourhood you are, and how many other speeding violations you already have. Here's what you need to know.
Could Switzerland tighten rules around elderly drivers?
One Swiss lawmker is seeking to tighten the rules pertaining to elderly motorists driving on Swiss roads.
Do foreign tourists have to pay the fines they get when visiting Switzerland?
Quite a few visitors from abroad get fined while Switzerland – most commonly for speeding or illegal parking. But do they have to pay?
Swiss MP seeks to change traffic patterns during heatwaves
It's a well-known fact that a combination of very hot weather and heavy traffic can increase local temperatures. Now a Geneva politician has a plan to bring relief from both heat and road congestion to Switzerland’s second-largest city.
Why is Zurich getting rid of a motorway from it its territory?
Six motorways are currently crossing Zurich, but soon the Swiss canton will ‘lose’ one of them.
'63 percent more than the Swiss': Which foreign drivers pay most for car insurance?
Insurance premiums in Switzerland can vary wildly depending on your age, where you live, and your nationality, data from insurance companies shows, with some foreigners paying significantly more than local drivers in 2026.
What you should know about Switzerland’s new digital driver’s license
The current Swiss driving licenses are, like official ID cards, in the same format as credit cards. But very soon a newer version will become available. So will it be obligatory to switch?
Switzerland 'to be hit by massive traffic jams' if anti-immigration vote wins
Among various potential consequences of the approval of the immigration-curbing proposal, a new study also warns about bottlenecks and congestion at Swiss borders.
The roads in Switzerland to avoid over the Pentecost weekend
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the Pentecost weekend, as well as a holiday in June.
How older people in Switzerland need to prove they are fit to drive
A new study has highlighted the shortcomings in Swiss driving aptitude tests for seniors, proposing a more ‘standardised’ approach instead. But what are the current rules?
Switzerland could make helmets mandatory for e-scooters
Switzerland has been pretty lax concerning the use of helmets for electric scooter riders, but the move to change this is now under way.
Swiss government vows to improve safety on country's most dangerous roads
In the past several years, the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has identified nearly 950 high-accident zones on Switzerland's road network. What is being done to improve safety there?
Geneva residents to vote on speed limits in bid to reduce jams
Geneva voters will have to decide on a law that would ban any speed limit below 50 km/h on major roads of the Swiss canton.
Transit tax: How much will foreign drivers pay to pass through Switzerland?
In March, MPs voted in favour of introducing a fee for foreign drivers who merely transit through Switzerland without spending any time here. Many questions about the logistics of the new measure still remain unanswered, not least the fee itself.
Avoid the jams: What you should know about driving in Switzerland this Easter
Due to holiday travel, Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) warns of long traffic jams and other significant disruptions on Switzerland’s motorways over the Easter period.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
What we know about Switzerland's new transit tax for foreign drivers
After a long-winded debate in the Parliament, deputies have voted in favour of introducing a fee for foreign drivers who merely transit through Switzerland without spending any time here.
Where in Switzerland is rail and road traffic disrupted due to snow?
If you are planning to travel to the Swiss Alps in the coming days, know that some railway lines and roads are currently closed.
The three important Swiss driving rules you need to know when it snows
Winter driving in Switzerland can be hazardous if your vehicle is not properly equipped. We explain what you should know before you drive in snowy weather.
The roads in Switzerland where the government plans to eliminate traffic jams
Certain motorways in Switzerland, especially those near urban centres, are more prone to congestion. The government has plans to prevent them.
Where in Switzerland can you find the cheapest petrol in 2026?
An analysis of petrol and diesel prices shows that filling up doesn't cost the same everywhere in Switzerland. It is often cheapest at small gas stations in rural areas.
Why has traffic in Geneva become a nightmare for residents?
As construction sites are multiplying throughout Geneva, the streets of Switzerland’s second-largest city are continually congested, with residents and local businesses complaining about this “untenable situation.”