Road traffic offences are classified according to their severity, ranging from administrative offences to fourth-degree offences. Each type of offence carries specific penalties that are important to know in order to drive responsibly.

Offences

Who can record an offence

Authorised officers can record offences: federal and local police, customs officers, military police, public transport company officers, railway police. Other persons may give instructions: authorised signallers, authorised supervisors, road captains, authorised military personnel, site supervisors.

Third-degree offences

Offences that directly endanger people's safety (driving the wrong way, crossing a continuous white line) and speeding by more than 30 km/h outside built-up areas or more than 20 km/h inside built-up areas. Consequence: fine, risk of disqualification, compulsory disqualification for new drivers.

Knowledge of the different types of offences and their consequences is essential for every driver. Penalties can range from a simple administrative fine to disqualification from driving, depending on the severity of the offence. It is therefore vital to observe the highway code to ensure the safety of all road users.