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Access
Bern is connected to the European long-distance highway 4 (E4) and the national motorway network. Access to southern Switzerland and Italy is via the Lötschberg Tunnel/Simplon Pass or the St. Bernard road tunnel. |
The City of Bern
Though access to hotels is guaranteed, the inner city of Bern is largely blocked off to through traffic, and you are advised to use public transport.
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Traffic regulations
The traffic regulations listed below generally apply throughout Switzerland. The instructions displayed on traffic signs always have priority.
Speed limits:
- Motorway 120 km/h
- Dual carriageways often 100 km/h
- Highways 100 km/h
- Main roads 80 km/h
- Roads in built-up areas 50 km/h
Motorway:
- Green signing
- Obligatory "vignette" (tax sticker) to be applied, clearly visible, to the windscreen (available from border customs posts, at post offices, automobile associations and railway stations). Validity: from 1st December to 31st January of the next year but one.
Maximum blood alcohol level:
- From 1st January 2005: 0.5 per cent
Additional regulations:
- Compulsory front and rear seat-belts
- Children under 7 years must be in a child's seat or similar protective restraint.
- Mobile phones: Using the telephone while driving is prohibited. Exception: when a hands-free system is used.
- In winter: suitable tires; must be fitted with chains if necessary.
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Traffic reports
The following centers provide traffic up-dates:
- Traffic info
- ACS (Swiss Automobile Club): Tel. +41 (0)31 328 31 11
- TCS (Touring Club of Switzerland): Tel. +41 (0)31 356 34 00
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