| Speed Limit on Motorways | - 120kmh (74 mph)· 100kmh (61 mph) in built up areas
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 0.5mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Motorway driving requires a motorway tax disc which must be purchased at the border. (These are included on all vehicles rented in Switzerland)
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone whilst driving and can attract a fine of up to Sfr 240 (€154)
- It is legal to use a hands free mobile.
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| On the Spot Fines | - Police officials can impose on the spot fines for motoring offences
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| Seat Belts | - It is compulsory for front and rear seated occupants to wear seat belts
- Children under the age of 12 years are prohibited from sitting in the front of the vehicle
- Children under the age of 7 must be carried in a child seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - Monday – Friday
- 0700 – 0900hrs
- 1600 – 1900hrs
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| Fuel | - Fuel stations are normally open 0600 – 2000hrs although those along main routes are generally open 24hrs a day
- Payment can be made by Credit Card or Cash
- Unleaded petrol (95), and Diesel are available
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| Parking Advice | - Parking discs to indicate when the car was parked are supplied with vehicles rented in Switzerland
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