Road traffic Drivers in Switzerland rarely expect police checks
The Swiss population rarely expect to be stopped by the police when driving. Drivers are most likely to expect speed checks, according to a survey by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.
10.12.2024, 11:21
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Just under 36 percent of those surveyed stated that they "rather" or "very probably" expect a speed check, the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) announced on Tuesday.
Alcohol checks are also rarely expected. 15 percent of car and motorcycle drivers rate such a check as "rather" or "very likely". According to the BFU, the figure is even lower at ten percent for users of bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters. Younger road users are more likely to expect to be stopped for alcohol.
Ten percent consider it "likely" or "very likely" to be stopped for drugs or medication. 25 to 49-year-olds are more likely to expect to be stopped for cell phone use than older people, the report continued. Ticino residents are more likely than people from other regions to expect to be stopped for alcohol, other substances or cell phone use.
According to the BFU, drivers who expect to be stopped by the police are more likely to comply with traffic regulations. This has a positive effect on the number of accidents. Awareness-raising campaigns and public relations work by the police can reinforce a high expectation of controls. For example, by announcing checks in advance and communicating the results of the checks.
