Traffic law

A speeding offence, a positive breath test for alcohol, a road accident involving injuries or a summons to appear before the police court: traffic-related situations can have significant consequences, both financial and personal. Likewise, where there is personal injury, disputes over liability or discussions with insurers, sound legal guidance is of considerable importance. A specialist lawyer helps you to protect your rights, to assess the situation correctly from a legal perspective and to assist you throughout the entire procedure.

What is traffic law and what can a lawyer do?

Traffic law encompasses all the rules governing road traffic, traffic offences, liability in the event of an accident and the criminal consequences of traffic offences. This area of law also frequently overlaps with insurance law, liability law and criminal law.

FAIRWAY advises and assists clients in all aspects of road traffic law, including:

• Representation before the police court and the criminal court;
• Assistance in road accidents involving material damage or personal injury;
• Investigation and challenge of liability in accidents;
• Assistance with the assessment of damage and the recovery of compensation;
• Advice on driving disqualifications, withdrawal of the driving licence and reinstatement examinations;
• Assistance during the Salduz interview, both as victim and as suspect;
• …

For whom is a traffic lawyer useful?

Traffic law is relevant to every road user: motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, professional drivers and transport companies.

A driver facing a traffic offence, someone involved in an accident, a victim suffering personal injury or a person who receives a summons to appear before the police court: in all these situations, it is worth consulting a road traffic lawyer.

Most motor insurance policies also provide legal expenses cover. Where this is the case, your legal expenses insurer covers the costs and fees of your lawyer, as well as certain legal costs. Once we have been appointed by your insurer, we handle all the administrative matters with them on your behalf.

Want to know more?

Anyone with legal questions about traffic law is welcome to contact FAIRWAY. We listen, analyse and guide you with a clear, personal and solution-oriented approach.