The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Mobile phone offences zoom on Swiss roads More Swiss drivers are losing their licences for illicit use of mobile phones, satnavs or other electronic devices while driving, according to figures released by the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150219/rise-in-mobile-phone-offences-on-swiss-roads Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:19:52 +0100 rise-in-mobile-phone-offences-on-swiss-roads Swiss politicians against pedestrians on phone The days of whatsapping while walking could be over in Switzerland if some politicians get their way. Members of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) are calling for people who walk about the streets with their eyes on their smartphones to be punished, saying they are a danger to themselves and others. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141031/swiss-politicians-against-pedestrians-on-phone Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:44:48 +0100 swiss-politicians-against-pedestrians-on-phone