Controversial Geneva politician, Pierre Maudet, has been in court to contest a driving fine.
He was arguing a CHF 2,100 penalty for inattentive driving and causing an accident, which led to minor damage. He’s also charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
The small crash was in March last year on the Route des Acacias.
Maudet argues he did not realise he’d hit another car.
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No to 10 million initiative would harm the economy
Capping Switzerland’s population at 10 million would come at a heavy price.
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Careful of vignette scams
Just a few days left to buy your autoroute vignette.
