SVP National Adviser-iAndreas Glarner requires that the removal of a license for minor and medium-sized wrongdoing be decided solely by the courts. His proposal is rejected by the Social Democrats, who warn of road safety risks.
On Switzerland, drivers who commit traffic regulations may face two separate procedures: a criminal, ending with fines or sentences, and an administrative from the cantonal traffic office, which may decide the removal of the license.
This The system, which many affected consider unfair and costly, is targeted by Andreas Glarner of SVP. He requires sanctions to be considered in a single judicial procedure, writes 20 minutes.
By Glarner, the current system, creates a double burden on drivers, especially on those who depend on the vehicle to practice their profession. In a motion submitted during the autumn session, he proposes that the court file proportionally both for fines and for possible patent removal.
On This way, road traffic offices would only deal with implementing decisions.
Two procedures, extra costs for drivers
The Problem It is especially evident when drivers cause accidents, use the phone in driving, or guide them under the influence of alcohol. Besides the criminal procedure, they must also face a separate administrative process for the patent.
By The Swiss media report, “20 Minuten,” this division often causes confusion. Some object to the criminal decision, thinking that it can also avoid the removal of a license, but the administrative procedure follows a special legal course, transmits the Telegraph.
To Consequently, even if opposition to the fine is successful, this does not automatically change the decision of the traffic office.
SP: Administration Process Protect Society
Suggestion Glarner’s find no support for all political representatives. David Roth of the Social Democrat Party ( The SP) opposes joining two procedures.
By Its, criminal and administrative procedures have different goals: the first condemns violations, while the second aims to protect society from drivers who pose risks in traffic.
Roth. It points out that those who drive under the influence of alcohol use the phone while driving, or they significantly exceed the speed limits of the lives of others.
He warns that the demand for easing sanctions could send a false signal to road safety.
Decrees of Justice and Security
Debate It focuses on how traffic violations should be handled in Switzerland: through a single judicial procedure, as Glarner requires, or by maintaining the current system with two separate procedures.
Save Reform advocates highlight costs, legal complexity and consequences for those dependent on the vehicle for work, opponents argue that the removal of the driver’s license is not only a punishment but also a precautionary measure for the protection of citizens.
Remaining to see if Glarner’s proposal will find the necessary majority in the Swiss Parliament./Telegraphy/