Dora and the difference between traffic violations and infringements
Dora Drift:
In your last post you mention violations of the SVG. There are also simple and gross traffic rule violations. What is the difference between traffic violations and infringements?
Answer:
Hello Dora
Traffic rule violations and infringements are concepts under road traffic law and differ as follows:
The violation of traffic regulations is a criminal offense. According to Art. 90 SVG, a distinction is made between simple (penalty: fine) and gross traffic offences (penalty: imprisonment or fine).
On the other hand, violations of road traffic regulations constitute a qualification under administrative law. According to Art. 16a ff. of the SVG, a distinction is made between minor, moderate and serious offenses, with each gradation having different legal consequences in terms of administrative measures (warnings, withdrawal of ID, etc.).
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.
