Tom and lame left-hand drivers
Tom Tempo:
On the highway, I often get annoyed by lame drivers on the left who occupy the overtaking lane even though the right lane is free. As a rule, I drive up to them so that they let me pass. Can I do that?
Answer:
Hello Tom
As a rule, you are not allowed to do this. If you drive too close to the vehicle in front of you for longer than a very short time and do not keep a sufficient distance (“2-second rule” or “half speedometer rule”), you are liable to prosecution.
Passing on the right has recently been permitted in certain situations. However, overtaking on the right (changing lanes after passing) remains prohibited. However, “snails” who drive unnecessarily on the left endanger road safety themselves with their behavior and violate road traffic regulations. In extreme cases, you can have lame left-hand drivers recorded by a passenger, for example, and report them to the police.
Matthias Fricker
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the University of St. Gallen, graduating with a Master in Law (M.A. HSG in Law) in 2012, registered in the Bar Register of the Canton of Zurich, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
Fabian Füllemann
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the Universities of St. Gallen and Zurich, graduating with a Master of Law UZH in 2013, registered with the Zurich Bar Registry, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
