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Lawyer for road traffic law Winterthur - Competent help with traffic offenses

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Your rights in road traffic: We offer legal support for all traffic offenses. As experienced lawyers for road traffic law in Winterthur, we represent you professionally.

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Lawyer for road traffic law

SVG offenses & administrative measures

Our law firm is centrally located in Winterthur and advises and represents clients in road traffic law proceedings. The focus is on SVG offenses as well as administrative measures, in particular driving license revocations and traffic law sanctions.

In criminal and administrative proceedings, which often take place in parallel, we provide you with dedicated contact persons in road traffic law. We support you in proceedings with the police and public prosecutor’s office as well as with the competent administrative authorities and appeal bodies.

The issues regularly dealt with include speeding and distance offences, driving while unfit to drive, traffic rule violations and appeals against driving license revocations and other administrative measures.

For new case inquiries, we first conduct an initial meeting. During this meeting, we review your initial situation and discuss the next legal steps.

The initial consultation, including case review, usually takes one hour and is charged at a flat rate of CHF 330.

Contact persons in road traffic law:


Omar Ghafier
Nathalie Fitzek
Fabian Füllemann

Contact us – we will be happy to advise you.

Lawyer for road traffic law

Where are we active ?

We advise and represent clients in road traffic law both in criminal proceedings and in administrative proceedings before the road traffic authorities. Our work covers the following areas in particular:

Traffic offenses

Representation in cases under the Road Traffic Act (SVG), in particular in cases of poor vehicle control, speed and distance violations and driving while unfit to drive (e.g. alcohol, drugs, fatigue).

Administrative measures

Assistance and representation in driving license proceedings, in particular in the case of warning and precautionary revocations, driving fitness assessments and in connection with medical-psychological examinations (MPU).

What is a warning withdrawal?

A warning withdrawal is a temporary withdrawal of a driver’s license. It is issued in the event of a serious or repeated violation of the Road Traffic Act (SVG).

Minor traffic violations are generally punished with a fine and do not lead to administrative measures. In the case of more serious or repeated offenses, however, the authorities will order the driver’s license to be revoked.

The law provides for a so-called cascade system. The duration and consequences of the measure increase with each subsequent offense. Previous entries in the administrative register have a direct impact on the duration of the withdrawal. In certain constellations, this can lead to considerably longer withdrawal periods.

A withdrawal of a warning can have far-reaching consequences, especially for people with a professional driving dependency. We examine the order, assess the classification of the offense and represent you in objection or appeal proceedings.

When is there a risk of an indefinite driving disqualification?

The suspension is a driving disqualification for an indefinite period. It is ordered if there are doubts about the driver’s fitness to drive.

In contrast to the withdrawal of a warning, the focus is not on the sanctioning of a specific offense, but on the question of whether the person concerned is fit to drive a motor vehicle in terms of health or character.

If there are any doubts, the authorities usually order a traffic medical examination. This serves to clarify fitness to drive and may relate to health restrictions, substance use or mental stability, among other things. The driver’s license is only issued again once fitness to drive has been proven.

Proceedings in connection with a precautionary withdrawal are legally challenging and often existential. We examine the requirements for the measure, support you in the proceedings and advocate an appropriate and proportionate solution.

Traffic offenses - which offenses are punishable?

The Road Traffic Act (SVG) contains numerous criminal offenses. Depending on the severity of the offense, fines, prison sentences and administrative measures such as a driving disqualification may be imposed.

The most common traffic offenses include speeding, distance violations, driving while unfit to drive (such as under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication), failure to control the vehicle and driving a vehicle that is not roadworthy.

The legal consequences depend largely on the specific classification of the offense (minor, moderate or serious) and any previous charges. In addition to criminal proceedings, administrative proceedings are also regularly to be expected.

Legal representation in criminal proceedings

If you are accused of a traffic offense, we will examine the case file, assess the legal qualification and represent you in the criminal and administrative proceedings. The aim is to properly classify the accusation and – as far as possible – to reduce the consequences under criminal and administrative law.

Via Sicura - tougher sanctions in road traffic

With the “Via Sicura” road safety program, sanctions for serious traffic offences have been significantly tightened. The aim is to consistently enforce road safety.

In practice, this leads to a more restrictive application of the law and in some cases to considerable minimum penalties. Particularly in the case of serious speeding offenses (“speeding offenses”) and repeated violations, longer driving disqualifications and more severe criminal consequences are provided for. In certain constellations, the judicial discretion is limited.

In view of these legal requirements, the legal classification of the facts is of particular importance. A careful examination can be decisive for the question of whether the requirements of the stricter provisions are actually fulfilled.

💡 In-Depth Legal Information & Guide to the SVG

Swiss legislation on traffic offenses is complex, and the distinction between criminal and administrative proceedings makes it difficult for laypeople to understand. To help you navigate the maze of government agencies, our experts have put together detailed guides for you:

The Comprehensive Guide: Traffic Law & Driver’s License Suspension in Switzerland – Our go-to guide on the interaction between the public prosecutor’s office and the Department of Motor Vehicles (the dual-track system)

For New Drivers: Probationary Driver’s License: The “Zero-Tolerance” Trap & How to Avoid Revocation – How to Prevent Permanent Loss of Your License in Case of Violations During the Probationary Period

The Psychological Hurdle: The Traffic Psychology Evaluation: Process & Tips – How to Thoroughly Prepare for the Character Assessment for Driving Eligibility at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lawyer for road traffic law

What we do for you

The Road Traffic Act (SVG) and the associated administrative measures are subject to public law. The decisive factors here are not only the correct establishment of the facts, but also the legal classification and the question of proportionality – especially in the area of conflict between individual mobility and public road safety.

Criminal law aspects of road traffic offenses

While administrative fines and minor offenses mainly have administrative consequences, more serious traffic offenses are subject to the Swiss Criminal Code (SCC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CPC). These include, in particular, negligent bodily injury or homicide in road traffic, endangerment offenses and serious offenses within the meaning of “Via Sicura”. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Art. 91 SVG) can also have criminal consequences.

Your lawyer for road traffic law – defense and advice

We represent you both in criminal proceedings and in administrative proceedings. We examine the legal qualification of the accusation, the evidence and the proportionality of the proposed sanction. The aim is to provide an appropriate defense and – as far as possible – to reduce the consequences under criminal and administrative law.

Initial meeting – in-depth analysis of your situation

For new inquiries, your road traffic lawyer will first conduct a systematic initial consultation. This includes a detailed examination of the factual and legal situation in order to realistically assess the prospects of success of your case.

Duration: 60 minutes (including review of documents)

Fee: CHF 330.– (flat rate)

Format: Either in person at our office in Winterthur, via video call, or by phone.
Structured process
  • Taking stock of the facts: discussing your personal concerns and recording all legally relevant details.
  • File review: Analysis of existing documents, official orders and evidence.
  • Initial legal assessment: Well-founded assessment of your legal options according to the current legal situation and practice.
  • Strategy & recommendations for action: Highlighting the next steps and making concrete recommendations for the next steps.
  • Mandating: If necessary, we clarify the conditions for further legal representation and the joint strategy.

Lawyer for road traffic law

Driving license revocation and other road traffic measures

Related areas of law

Administrative measures in road traffic can also have an impact on other areas of law.

Migration law

The withdrawal of a driver’s license may have consequences under migration law for persons with a residence permit, particularly in the case of repeated or serious violations.

Social security law

Traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to reductions or recourse claims from insurers.

Labor law

For professional drivers or employees working in the field, the withdrawal of a driver’s license can have consequences under employment law.

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Holiday break

Our office will be closed over the holidays. 

We will be available for you again from Monday, January 5, 2026.

We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year!