Swiss speeding fines 2026: what it really costs
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Speeding is one of the most common traffic offences in Switzerland. How much you pay depends on how far you exceed the limit after the measurement tolerance is deducted.
Fixed fines in urban areas
In urban areas, exceeding the limit by 1–5 km/h costs CHF 40, 6–10 km/h CHF 120 and 11–15 km/h CHF 250. From 16 km/h a report and warning follow.
Rural roads and motorways
On rural roads the amounts are CHF 40, 100, 160 and 240. On the motorway they are CHF 20, 60, 120, 180 and 260.
When it gets expensive
Above certain limits the offence counts as a racing offence: 40 km/h over in a 30 zone, 50 km/h in a 50 zone, 60 km/h outside built-up areas and 80 km/h on the motorway. That can mean a custodial or monetary penalty and a licence withdrawal of at least one year.
Don't forget the tolerance
Measurements are never exact. Depending on the method, 3–7 km/h are deducted. Only the speed after this deduction counts.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is 10 km/h over the limit in an urban area?
- After the tolerance deduction, exceeding the limit by 6–10 km/h in an urban area costs CHF 120.
- When are you considered a racer?
- From 40 km/h over in a 30 zone, 50 km/h in a 50 zone, 60 km/h outside built-up areas and 80 km/h on the motorway.