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A study of more than 86,000 police-recorded incidents finds that cycling accident rates per kilometre are twice as high in Switzerland as in the Netherlands. Public-transport stops, tram tracks and interactions with other road users emerge as particular danger points.
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Switzerland
The Swiss government wants to raise fines for cyclists who use phones while riding, putting renewed focus on distracted cycling and road safety.
The Local Switzerland
cycling
The government plans higher penalties for cyclists who use phones while riding. The article should clarify the proposed rules, compare them with existing road-traffic offences and assess whether tougher fines are likely to improve safety or mainly expand enforcement.
The Local Switzerland
road safety
A survey of Swiss parents finds that many consider the journey to school unsafe, particularly where children must cross roads with speed limits of 50 kilometres per hour or more. The findings renew calls for safer crossings, walking routes and lower speeds around schools.
SWI swissinfo.ch
school safety
A survey of parents finds that 41% consider their four- to seven-year-old child’s journey to school dangerous. Safety concerns are particularly acute where children cross roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or more, prompting calls for safer footpaths, crossings, lower speed limits and more walking-bus schemes.
SWI swissinfo.ch
road safety
A Swiss lawmaker is seeking tighter rules for elderly drivers, reopening debate over age-related medical checks and road safety. The proposal could affect licensing requirements for older motorists, though no legislative change has yet been adopted.
The Local Switzerland
traffic
The federal government has set new conditions for municipalities seeking to introduce 30 km/h limits on main roads. From October 1, they will need to demonstrate that lower speeds will not divert traffic into residential areas and obtain an expert assessment.
Le News
transport
Following rejection of six-lane motorway expansion, Swiss authorities consider speed limit reduction as alternative solution to traffic congestion.
The Local Switzerland
