{"id":5835,"date":"2023-10-12T14:12:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T13:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/drivers-license-suspension\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:21:59","slug":"drivers-license-suspension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/drivers-license-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver’s license suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Switzerland attaches great importance to road safety.
\nTo achieve this, it has put in place various regulatory mechanisms, including driver’s license suspension.
\nHere, we look at the different ways in which a license can be suspended. <\/p>\n

Emergency measures (Art. 30 LCR)<\/h2>\n

According to art.
\n30 LCR, when road safety is immediately threatened, an emergency suspension can be introduced.
\nTypically, this concerns situations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
\nBut other situations, such as extreme fatigue, can also be the cause. <\/p>\n

This measure is provisional and requires further assessment.
\nAny driver affected may contest the decision in accordance with the terms of the Administrative Procedure Act (AP). <\/p>\n

Suspension for serious misconduct<\/h2>\n

Art.
\n16b LCR allows for the suspension of a driver’s license in cases of serious misconduct, such as speeding or running a red light.
\nThe exact circumstances and consequences determine the duration of the suspension. <\/p>\n

After evaluation, the competent authority sets the duration of the suspension.
\nThis decision may be appealed to the courts. <\/p>\n

Suspension for repeated offences<\/h2>\n

If a driver commits repeated offences, art.
\n16c LCR provides for suspension.
\nIts duration depends on the seriousness and number of offences committed. <\/p>\n

The decision is taken by the competent body and may be appealed.<\/p>\n

Suspension for medical incapacity<\/h2>\n

Medical inability to drive, whether temporary or permanent, may lead to suspension in accordance with art.
\n15 LCR.
\nThis may concern visual or mental impairments, or other medical conditions. <\/p>\n

A driver can contest this suspension by providing medical evidence or by initiating legal proceedings.<\/p>\n

Suspension for administrative reasons<\/h2>\n

Art.
\n31 LCR provides for administrative suspension. <\/p>\n

This is pronounced by the appropriate administrative body, but an appeal to a court is always open.<\/p>\n

Objectives and defense methods<\/h2>\n

The primary aim of these suspensions is to ensure road safety.
\nHowever, Switzerland is also keen to protect the rights of its citizens.
\nHence the importance of legal recourse.
\nAll drivers should be aware of their rights, and in the event of suspension, it is advisable to consult legal experts for advice and appropriate assistance.
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Would you just like to make an appointment to ask a few questions?
<\/i>Not sure what to do?
Is your situation unclear?<\/p>\n

Opt for an initial consultation with a lawyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will then decide whether you wish to proceed, and our lawyers will give you the cost of the procedure according to your case.
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Make an appointment with a lawyer Suspension of driver’s license Switzerland attaches great importance to road safety. To achieve this, it has put in place various regulatory mechanisms, including driver’s license suspension. Here, we look at the different ways in which a license can be suspended. Emergency measures (Art. 30 LCR) According to art. 30 … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5835","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5835"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7309,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5835\/revisions\/7309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}