Indian license is valid in Switzerland, but driving a car is not easy, you may have to pay fine on every mode.

Which way do drivers drive in Switzerland?

Switzerland has some of the most beautiful but hair-raising roads in the world, where driving a car is not easy. In such a situation, it is important to follow all the rules related to driving. Let us tell you, in Switzerland people drive from the right side and overtake from the left side. All roads here give priority to traffic coming from the right.

What should be in the car

Drivers in Switzerland must always give way to emergency service vehicles, such as police, ambulance or fire service vehicles. If you are driving in Switzerland, your vehicle must have a ‘warning triangle’. Which is used for breakdowns or accidents. Along with this, if drivers cross the border of Italy, France and Germany, it is also mandatory for them to carry fluorescent jacket.

When do fines have to be paid in Switzerland?

Here, when there is a traffic light, drivers have to switch off their engines to avoid pollution. Let us tell you, Switzerland Police takes strict action on traffic rules. Especially the police is very strict about distracting vehicles. If you are using a cell phone while driving, you will have to pay a heavy fine. Along with this, fines are also imposed for eating or using earphones while driving.

If you do not give way to emergency service vehicles, or tamper with the GPS, you will still have to pay the fine. So it is advisable, whenever you drive in Switzerland, to leave the phone and the sandwich until you stop.

Vehicle speed is slow in Switzerland

Driving speeds in Switzerland are much slower than in other parts of Europe. On city roads, you are allowed to drive at a speed of up to 80 km/hr and on the highways, you are allowed to travel at a speed of 100 km/hr. If a driver drives faster than the prescribed speed, his/her license can be cancelled.

Can you drink and drive in Switzerland?

If you have drunk alcohol and the limit of alcohol in your blood is 0.05%, then you can drive without any tension, but if the limit of alcohol in blood is more than 0.05%, then you will have to pay a heavy fine or jail sentence. Can also happen. Let us tell you, ‘alcohol breath tests’ can be conducted by the police at any time on the roads throughout Switzerland.

Although this is the rule in most countries. You should be aware that if you have a driving license and you are traveling in the same car with a drunk driver, you can also lose your license as it is considered that you are driving under the influence of alcohol for allowing them to drive. They are equally irresponsible.