Honk at slow drivers?
Why you should not honk at slow drivers.
Tempo Passati:
I’m on the road every day for work and often under time pressure. Time and again I see slow drivers who only drive 30 km/h in the 50 km/h zone. That is extremely annoying!
What can I do? Am I allowed to honk at slow drivers or do I just have to accept it?
Answer:
Hello Tempo
You do not have to accept slow drivers without a reason. According to Art. 4 para. 5 of the Traffic Regulation Ordinance (VRV) the smooth flow of traffic is not impeded by slow driving for no reason. If a slow driver drives without reason at only 30 km/h where 50 km/h is permitted, he is liable to prosecution. You could therefore report such slow drivers to the police.
If the road conditions permit and you want to overtake a slow-moving driver, you may – if safety requires it – give a single short horn or light signal (Art. 29 para. 1 VRV). Unnecessary or repeated honking of the horn or flashing of the lights is not permitted and is punishable by law.
