• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • News
  • Fleet
  • Guides & Tips
  • Innovations
  • Special Offers
  • Travel
  • sixt.com

SIXT rent a car Magazine

Travel Tips and News

Driving Tips in Switzerland

Driving in a foreign country can be daunting, but we are here to help you get around Switzerland armed with some information. Take a road trip here in 2019 and enjoy the scenery, while also knowing some of the rules of the road.

Driving Rules & Regulations in Switzerland

General & Safety Rules

  • You will need a motorway sticker, or vignette, to drive on many roads in the country. It costs about 40 Swiss francs and is valid for 1 year. They can be purchased at the border crossing, at many gas stations, post offices, and online.
  • Drivers approaching a traffic jam on highways are recommended to switch on the hazard warning lights.
  • Using, operating or holding of mobile phones is prohibited while the engine is running and/or vehicle is moving.
  • In the absence of a traffic sign or traffic light at an intersection/crossroads, the vehicle entering from the right has the right of way.
  • When getting gas you will need to pay the cashier inside, as pay at the pump is rarely found.
  • In periods of traffic congestion: always leave the mandatory rescue lane free. This lane may be needed for ambulance and/ or police – blocking this lane can result in a fine.
  • Most highways have electronic displays providing information on the latest traffic conditions, speed limits, traffic jams, accidents.
  • In Switzerland the daytime running light is compulsory. This means that you may not drive a motor vehicle without having the lights turned on.

Turning & Overtaking

  • Passing on the right lane is prohibited. Use the left lane and return to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
  • Turning right on red is not allowed. It is only allowed when noted by a sign.

Parking

  • Overnight stays in public parking areas are allowed but camping is not. Please note any additional parking regulations indicated by signs.
  • In many cases you will need a parking disc or ticket for street parking. Check for signs indicating where parking is allowed and how to pay.

Emergency Numbers

  • 117 for the police
  • 144 for an ambulance

Speed Limits

A speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour) applies to all roads when fog, snow or rain reduces visibility less than 50 meters. The speed must be adapted accordingly when visibility is further reduced. You should always be aware of the speed limit, especially when entering or exiting an urban area from a rural area.

Within city limits: 50 km/hr (30 mph)
Highway outside city limits: 80 km/hr (50 mph)
Freeway: 120 km/hr (75 mph)

Choose a Sixt Rent a Car for the Perfect Drive

Driving around Switzerland can be a joy while you take in the breathtaking scenery and cities and towns both quaint and modern. You can, of course, visit the Alps for some truly world-class skiing, although be sure to bring snow chains with you for those mountain roads. Zurich and its beautiful lake beckon, and you can go to the south and visit Geneva for a taste of France without leaving the country.

Book Now

Related posts:

  1. 17 Outlandish Driving Laws in Europe
  2. Alps Road Trip: 7 Must-See Places with Photographic Proof
  3. Driving Tips in Texas
  4. Driving Tips in Nevada

Primary Sidebar

Fleet News

Our SIXT Network remains operating and your safety is our top priority!

SIXT PREMIUMCLEANING STANDARDHYGIENE MEASURESIN OUR … [Read More...] about Our SIXT Network remains operating and your safety is our top priority!

The Best Cars For Long Distance Driving

From packing up the kids for a vacation road trip or looking … [Read More...] about The Best Cars For Long Distance Driving

What Are the Best Electric Cars? 🚗🌿

Electric cars are the choice of environmentally aware … [Read More...] about What Are the Best Electric Cars? 🚗🌿

More Posts from this Category

Follow us on

Tags

arizona atlanta austria bmw cadillac california convertible europe florida ford mustang frankfurt georgia germany israel italy jaguar las vegas los angeles madrid mercedes-benz miami mydriver nevada new station new york one-way route Pennsylvania roadtrip san francisco savannah seattle shuttle SIXT ride Spain Special offers suv switzerland toll roads usa vienna

Footer

Sixt in the USA

  • Los Angeles Airport
  • Miami Airport
  • San Francisco Airport
  • All Sixt US Locations

  • Long-term car rental
  • Monthly car rental
  • Luxury car rental

SIXT WORLDWIDE

Austria Belgium France Germany Italy
Netherlands Spain Switzerland United Kingdom United States

All SIXT Services

  • SIXT rent
  • SIXT share
  • SIXT ride

Follow Us On

Sixt App

Sixt app Android Sixt app iOS
Contact Us Imprint & Privacy Terms & Conditions

Copyright Sixt © 2021. All rights reservered.

  • Home
  • News
  • Fleet
  • Guides & Tips
  • Innovations
  • Special Offers
  • Travel
  • sixt.com
Sixt uses cookies to provide you with the best possible service, to improve and evaluate the content of the website and to promote Sixt products. By continuing to use this website, you agree that cookies may be placed and used on your computer. You can change this under our cookie policy. Find out more.