{"id":5843,"date":"2023-10-12T14:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T13:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/drugs-and-driving\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:21:58","slug":"drugs-and-driving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/drugs-and-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Drugs and driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment with a lawyer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Drugs and driving<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Drugs and driving: legal consequences and road safety risks<\/h2>\n

Driving under the influence of illegal substances is a serious violation that can cause irreversible road hazards.
\nHowever, many people continue to drive despite their use of illegal substances, exposing their lives and those of other road users to significant risks.
\nWhen someone is taking illegal substances, he or she may be less attentive and have slower reflexes, increasing the risk of serious accidents.
\nThese risks are even higher when driving at high speed or on winding roads.
\nIn Switzerland, the Federal Law on Road Traffic (LCR) defines the obligations of road users, the penalties for infringement, the rules governing road signs and markings, as well as the provisions for registering vehicles and obtaining a driving license. <\/p>\n

Driving under the influence of drugs: a serious offence<\/h2>\n

Swiss law considers driving under the influence of drugs to be a serious offence.
\nUnder Art.
\n31 LCR, any driver who can no longer drive safely due to the consumption of alcohol, drugs or medication may be penalized.
\nThe term “drugs” includes all illicit substances such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, amphetamine, MDMA and other synthetic drugs. <\/p>\n

There are several methods for detecting driving under the influence of illegal substances.
\nPolice officers can arrest a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and administer a drug test to confirm or refute his or her consumption of these substances.
\nSimilarly, in the event of a road accident, police may also use a drug test to determine whether the driver was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. <\/p>\n

Legal and penal consequences <\/h2>\n

In Switzerland, driving under the influence of narcotics is considered a very serious offence, and the law provides for severe penalties in the event of infringement.
\nThe consequences for the driver can range from a fine to a custodial sentence, depending on the seriousness of the offence.
\nIf a driver is caught driving under the influence of drugs, he or she risks a heavy fine and suspension of their driving license for a minimum period of three months.
\nThis suspension can be extended for several years, depending on the seriousness of the offence and the driver’s behavior. <\/p>\n

If the driver commits a second offence, the consequences will be more serious.
\nThey risk a custodial sentence, a heavier fine and a prolonged suspension of their driving license. <\/p>\n

If an accident occurs while the driver is under the influence of drugs, he may be held liable for damages caused to third parties, and must therefore compensate the victims.
\nHe will also have to cover the costs of the proceedings, including legal fees, court costs and toxicology expertise.
\nThese costs can be very high, and can have serious financial consequences for the driver. <\/p>\n

Preventive measures <\/h2>\n

Compliance with preventive measures is essential to avoid drug-related driving offences.
\nIn Switzerland, the authorities have introduced a number of measures to combat this scourge.
\nRoadside checks have been stepped up, notably with the introduction of random saliva tests carried out at any time of the day or night by law enforcement officers.
\nThese tests detect the presence of drugs in the driver’s blood.
\nAwareness-raising and information campaigns are also conducted to inform drivers of the dangers involved and encourage them not to drive after consuming narcotics.
\nDriving schools also have a crucial role to play in prevention, by making drivers aware of the risks involved and informing them of the laws and driving rules to be observed. <\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

In short, it’s vital to be aware of the serious consequences that driving under the influence of drugs can have, not only for the safety of drivers, passengers and other road users, but also for the legal consequences that can ensue.
\nAlthough legislation may vary from country to country, it is generally accepted that this practice is dangerous and illegal. <\/p>\n

If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence of drugs, it’s a good idea to consult a specialist lawyer as soon as possible, so you can understand your options and protect your rights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

An initial consultation <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

from 60 min to CHF 220.00<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Take stock of your situation with a specialist lawyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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.
\nAppointments can be made in person or by videoconference. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment with a lawyer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Make an appointment with a lawyer Drugs and driving Drugs and driving: legal consequences and road safety risks Driving under the influence of illegal substances is a serious violation that can cause irreversible road hazards. However, many people continue to drive despite their use of illegal substances, exposing their lives and those of other road … 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-5843","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5843","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=5843"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7306,"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5843\/revisions\/7306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}