Valais police have stopped a man on an e-scooter which could reach speeds of up to 110 kph.
The machine was later checked and was also found to have a deflated rear tyre and defective brakes.
The police say it’s not the first time the rider has been in trouble for an illegal scooter – he was caught last summer.
He’s been charged.
Non-Swiss vote debate more complicated
Three major Geneva politicians have come out against an initiative to give foreigners the right to vote and to stand in local elections.
Hospital cut from insurance firm
A move by the health insurer, Groupe Mutual, has sent shockwaves through the local medical system.
Major demonstration against sacking of gay teacher
Hundreds demonstrated in Pfäffikon in canton Zurich against the dismissal of a gay teacher.
Vaud snow groomer dies from injuries
The man who was driving a snow groomer in canton Vaud, which plunged down a 400-meter slope at the beginning of last week, has died in hospital – says Vaud police.
Cycling fans brave the rain and Servette in the final
The rain didn’t put off thousands of people to watch the end of the Tour de Romandie in Geneva over the weekend.
Weekend jams at the Gotthard
There were major jams at the Gotthard Tunnel this weekend.
