Geneva is using a new type of radar to catch speeders, and it’s considered so accurate the margin of error is reduced.
The new laser system was bought by Geneva police at the end of last year and is already in use.
It has several advantages, from the police’s point of view, such as it can be used on bends, which traditional systems can’t.
But its major advantage is accuracy. The Federal Office of Metrology says the margin can be reduced from 5 to 3 kph.
Tense press conference highlights council's shortcomings
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Insurers prepare for massive fire costs
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Green party calls on Bern to ban Trump
Swiss Green Party leader Lisa Mazzone has called on the government to declare US President Donald Trump persona non grata and bar him from attending the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos in two weeks’ time.
Venezulan gold passed through Switzerland
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Illegal birds stopped at Geneva border
Border guards have intercepted an unusual illegal trade - dozens of protected birds smuggled across the border.
Govt looks at supporting electric trucks
Switzerland is moving to electrify trucks.
