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Switzerland Driving Tips

Switzerland roads offer spectacular views of the Alps and it is one of the most spectacular mountain range. In Switzerland traffic travels on the right hand side and overtaking is on the left hand side, all secondary roads must give way to traffic coming from the right unless a priority sign is shown. Engines must be switched off at traffic lights and railway crossings to avoid pollution.

The speed limits in the city is 31mph to 49kph, on open roads speed is 50mph to 80kph and on highways it is 75mph to 120kph. Overspeeding is penalised and fines are normally paid on the spot, the size of fines varies depending on the offence. The minimum driving age in Switzerland is 18 years and it is advisable to carry your driving licence, insurance certificates and vechile registration paper along with proof of ownership and passport.

Seat belts are compulsory in Switzerland both in the front and the rear seat and childrens under seven years of age must travel in the rear seat unless in an unapproved child seat. Alcohol is strictly prohibited and the blood alcohol limit is 50mg per 100ml of blood, random testing is conducted and if found you may loose your licence. Holding a licence and travelling with a drunk driver you are equally responsible under swiss law. Avoid driving in wet and windy weather as it is very dangerous, it is advisable to stop and wait till the weather is settle down.