Monitored Every Meter
Today, cameras, smoke and fire detectors, and a strict traffic control system monitor every vehicle. Any infraction is absolutely forbidden and instantly recorded. Offenders are intercepted the moment they exit. Overtaking violations typically result in fines of several hundred euros, but in extreme cases, like this one, drivers face years or even lifetime bans on Swiss roads. Authorities emphasize that these penalties aren’t designed to generate revenue, but to save lives.
A Warning for Holidaymakers
For millions of travelers heading through Switzerland toward southern Europe, these tunnels are a vital shortcut, but also a serious responsibility. This case serves as a stark reminder that overtaking or tailgating in such confined conditions doesn’t just risk a fine; It can cost you your license, freedom, and, in the worst case, life. The rules may seem strict, but they’re written in commemoration of others who never made it out.