More than 40% of cyclists in Switzerland do not wear helmets, according to BFA, a safety advisory group. In 2022, 44% of riders of regular bicycles did not wear head protection, a figure 1 percentage point higher than in 2021, said the report. The figure for riders of e-bikes was lower but displayed a similar […]
Children soon allowed to cycle with pedestrians in Switzerland
Switzerland’s government recently announced that children up to 12 will be allowed to cycle on footpaths from 1 January 2021. The new rules will allow all young children to ride on footpaths when there is no cycle lane. Currently, only first grade primary school children can cycle on sidewalks in Switzerland. The government said that […]
Young cyclists could soon be allowed to ride on Swiss footpaths
As part of an effort to make cycling safer for children, Switzerland’s government is planning to change the law to allow children under 12 to cycle on footpaths, according to the newspaper 20 Minutes. This year, The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) plans to introduce a package of measures aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. […]
A new law might put more distance between bikes and cars
When Swiss cyclists look back and see a car overtaking them, they have good reason to be extra cautious. One in ten bike accidents happen when a vehicle is passing a cyclist, according to The Swiss Bicycle Advocacy Association, PRO VELO. That’s why the group, meeting last weekend in Aarau, proposed that Switzerland adopt a […]