Lausanne police say they will be more vigorous in tracking down those who break traffic laws on electric scooters and bikes.
The police say they will focus especially on people using the machines on the sidewalk or in pedestrian only areas.
The number of accidents caused by e-scooters is on the rise. Over the last three years 10 people have been seriously injured and one person has died.
Using an e-scooter in a pedestrian area carries a CHF 40 fine.
Husband and wife found dead in Germany and Switzerland
A joint police operation between German and Aargau police has been launched as a husband and wife have both been found dead.
Swisscom fined for competition law violation.
Swisscom has been fined CHF 18m for breaking the cartel law and unfair competition.
Speeders found after social media videos
Two drivers posted themselves driving at high-speed on social media and have been tracked down by police.
One idea unites all political parties
One idea has united all parties in the Geneva Grand Council – from the Greens to the Swiss People’s Party.
Elderly woman swipes unclaimed cash
An elderly woman who took a CHF 1,000 that had not been collected by an ATM user has been ordered to pay it back - plus CHF 400.
Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA
The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
