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Art. 68 Ordinance of September 5, 1979, on Road Traffic Signs (OSR) - Types and Meaning of Light Signals

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Art. 68 OSR · Types and Meaning of Light Signals

Light signals take precedence over the general right-of-way rules, priority signals, and road markings.

The red light means "Stop." When the outlines of an arrow appear in black within the red light, the order to stop only applies in the indicated direction. The flashing red light is used only near railway crossings (Art. 93, para. 2).

The green light means the road is clear. Those making turns must yield priority to oncoming vehicles (Art. 36, para. 3, LCR) and to pedestrians or users of devices equivalent to vehicles engaged on the crosswalk (Art. 6, para. 2, OCR).

Green arrows allow movement in the indicated direction. When a flashing yellow light appears next to these arrows simultaneously, vehicles making turns must yield priority to oncoming vehicles (Art. 36, para. 3, LCR) and to pedestrians or users of devices equivalent to vehicles engaged on the crosswalk (Art. 6, para. 2, OCR).

The yellow light means: a. if it follows the green light: stop for vehicles that can still stop before the intersection; b. if it appears simultaneously with the red light: prepare to depart and wait for the green light to indicate that the way is clear.

When the outlines of an arrow appear in black within the yellow light, this light only applies in the indicated direction.

The flashing yellow light (Art. 70, para. 1) urges drivers to exercise special caution.

Lights showing the silhouette of a pedestrian are intended for pedestrians. They may only enter the roadway or cross the path if the pedestrian light is green. If it begins to flash or an intermediate yellow light appears, or the red light turns on without transition, pedestrians already on the roadway or path must leave it without delay.

Lights showing the silhouette of a bicycle are intended for cyclists and moped riders. The meaning of these lights is governed by paras. 1 to 4.

Black arrows on supplementary plates placed under the light signals mean that these signals only apply in the indicated direction.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (134)

SU240032 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG und Art. 68 Abs. 1 sowie Abs. 1bis SSV)

Traffic Signal Violation Appeal on Evidence Admissibility and Factual Findings

The court confirmed the appellant's guilt for failing to observe a traffic light signal.

SU240038 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG und Art. 68 SSV)

Coach Driver Negligent Red Light Violation Appeal Dismissed

This provision forms the basis for upholding the conviction for negligent disregard of a traffic light signal.

SST.2024.273 · ag (Art. 68 Abs. 1 und Abs. 1bis SSV)

Driver found guilty of gross violation of traffic rules for red light violation and illegal turn.

Cited in conjunction with other provisions for the conviction of not observing a traffic signal.

SU240030 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG und Art. 68 SSV)

Traffic Violation Appeal Regarding Red Light and Evidence Denial

This provision defines the crime (negligent simple violation of traffic regulations) for which the accused was found guilty in the final order.

SU240031 · zh (Art. 68 SSV)

Defendant v. Prosecution: Traffic Light Violation and Fair Trial Defense

This provision is cited in conjunction with Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG as part of the legal basis for the conviction.

SK 2023 370 · be (Art. 68 Abs. 1 und Abs. 1bis SSV)

Swiss Appellate Court Upholds Sentence for Multiple Traffic and Fraud Offenses Despite Incorrigibility Finding

Cited in the list of provisions used for the final sentencing decision (Abschnitt III) concerning traffic signs/signals.

SK 2023 370 · be (Art. 68 Abs. 1 und Abs. 1bis SSV)

Swiss Appellate Court Upholds Sentence for Multiple Traffic and Fraud Offenses Despite Incorrigibility Finding

Cited in the list of provisions used for the final sentencing decision (Abschnitt III).

SB230477 · zh (Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG und Art. 68 Abs. 1 und Abs. 1bis SSV)

Appeals Court Modifies Convictions for Obstructing Officials and Traffic Violations

Basis for confirming the conviction for simple violation of traffic regulations regarding running a red light (previously gross violation).

P/21671/2022 · ge (art. 68 al. 4 let. a OSR)

Moped Rider's Appeal Rejected in Negligent Injury Case Following Red Light Violation

Cited to explain the meaning of the yellow light in traffic signaling.

P/15628/2021 · ge (art. 68 al. 4 let. a OSR)

State v. Driver: Negligent Bodily Injury from Failure to Yield

This provision governing the meaning of the yellow light was extensively discussed in the judgment context leading to the confirmation of the conviction, which is included in the dispositive ('Confirme le jugement entrepris').

VWBES.2022.122 · so (Art. 68 Abs. 1bis SSV)

License Suspension Upheld for Red Light Violation Causing Injury

Cited in the reasoning leading to the decision to dismiss the appeal (though not strictly in the operative part, it defines the meaning of a red light).

SB190567 · zh (Art. 68 al. 1 und 1bis SSV)

*R v Smith (Social Assistance Fraud, Theft, and Traffic Offenses)*

Cited in conjunction with Art. 90 Abs. 2 SVG for disregarding a traffic light.

SU210004 · zh (Art. 68 SSV)

Traffic Signal Violation Upheld on Appeal

This provision was used in conjunction with other articles to establish the guilt of the accused for disregarding a traffic signal.

SB210019 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 2 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG und Art. 68 Abs. 1bis SSV)

Negligent Driving Conviction Upheld, Sentence Modified

The accused was found guilty of grossly negligent violation of traffic regulations based on this provision.

D.cision.2021.60 · vd (Art. 68 al. 1 OSR)

Dismissal of Negligent Grievous Bodily Harm and Traffic Violation Charges After Pedestrian Crossing Accident

This article concerning the priority of light signals over general rules was cited in the context of the legal reasoning supporting the decision.