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Art. 75 Ordinance of September 5, 1979, on Road Signs (OSR) - Stop Lines and Yield Lines

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Art. 75 OSR · Stop Lines and Yield Lines

The stop line (white, solid, and perpendicular to the roadway; 6.10) indicates where vehicles must stop near a "Stop" sign (3.01) and, if applicable, near traffic signals, before a level crossing, and at the end of lanes designated for vehicles that are turning (Art. 74, para. 2), etc. The front part of the vehicle must not cross the stop line.

The stop line, along with the inscription of the word "Stop" on the roadway (6.11), will complement the "Stop" sign unless the road does not have a durable surface. Additionally, a continuous longitudinal line (6.12) should be drawn; this is not necessary on one-way roads.

The yield line (a series of white triangles across the roadway; 6.13) indicates where vehicles must stop, if necessary, near a "Yield" sign (3.02) to give way (Art. 36, para. 2). The front part of the vehicle must not cross the yield line.

The yield line will always complement the "Yield" sign, except on roads without a durable surface, on access roads to highways and semi-highways (Art. 88, para. 1), or on similar layouts. Furthermore, a continuous longitudinal line (6.12) will be drawn where the width of the road allows. On main roads and significant secondary roads, the yield line may be announced by a white triangle painted on the roadway, pointing towards the driver (6.14).

The marking of stop lines and yield lines on main roads that change direction at an intersection is governed by Art. 76, para. 2, letter b.

Stop lines and yield lines concerning only cyclists and moped riders (e.g., on cycle lanes, cycle tracks) may be yellow.

Before traffic signals, yellow stop lines may be marked across the entire width of the traffic lane to indicate cyclist boxes after the white stop lines ("cyclist box", 6.26). In this area, cyclists and moped riders are allowed to position themselves side by side when the light is red. Other drivers must stop before the first stop line (white). Cyclist boxes are only allowed when a cycle lane leads into the affected areas. The presence of the cycle lane is not required if the following conditions are met: a. there is no possibility to turn right, or other vehicles are not allowed to turn right at the intersection, and b. the traffic lane is sufficiently wide.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (44)

SU230017 · zh (Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Disregard of Stop Sign Upheld Despite Speed Assessment and Inspection Dispute

Cited as a basis for the conviction of simple violation of traffic regulations.

SST.2021.232 · ag (Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Breach of Trust and Traffic Violations Conviction

These articles are the legal basis for the conviction of the defendant for traffic violations (stopping at stop signs and exceeding speed limits).

SK 2019 428 · be (Art. 66, 73 und 75 SSV)

Driving Under Influence, Theft, and Sentencing Appeal

Cited in the preamble to the sentencing regarding traffic offenses penalties (Sec. Order).

IV.2019.84 · sg (Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV (SR 741.21))

Snow Plow Driver License Suspension Upheld for Failure to Yield

Cited to define the meaning of the stop line in relation to granting right of way.

SU180039 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG, Art. 14 Abs. 1 VRV, Art. 36 Abs. 2 und Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV)

Traffic Violation Fine Upheld on Appeal

This provision was used to confirm the defendant's guilt for the traffic offense in the final order.

SU180029 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG, Art. 36 SVG, Art. 14 VRV, Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV und Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Appeal Against Traffic Violation Conviction and Fine

This provision was used in Order 1 to confirm the defendant's guilt for the simple traffic violation.

SU170046 · zh (Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Appellant v. State: Negligent Right-of-Way Violation and Sufficiency of Evidence

Cited in the dispositive in connection with the alleged offense (negligent failure to yield).

SB170099 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG i.V.m. Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG, Art. 14 Abs. 1 VRV, Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV, Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV und Art. 100 Ziff. 1 Abs. 1 SVG)

Appeal of Traffic Violation Conviction Based on Stop Sign Failure and Child Restraint

The court convicted the accused of simple violation of traffic regulations under these provisions.

CPEN.2015.93 · ne (Art. 75 OSR)

Traffic Signal Violation Appeal Dismissal

This provision defines the stop line (ligne d'arrêt) and specifies that the front of the vehicle must not cross it, which relates directly to the established facts of the violation.

17.2016.35 · ti (art. 75 cpv. 1 OSStr)

Traffic Violation and Obstruction Appeal Upheld

Cited as part of the legal basis for the confirmed conviction (vehicle must stop before the stop line).

IV.2015.191 · sg (Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV)

Motorist License Suspension for Failure to Yield Causing Imminent Danger

Cited to define the function of the waiting line (Wartelinie) in relation to the 'No Priority' sign.

IV.2015.191 · sg (Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV)

Driver's License Suspension Upheld for Near-Miss Violation

Cited in the reasoning process to define the function of the waiting line (Wartelinie) in conjunction with the 'No priority' sign (though not explicitly repeated in the final order, it's a ground for the finding of infringement).

SU150001 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 36 Abs. 2 und Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV)

Negligent Failure to Yield at Intersection Upheld

The court confirmed the conviction for negligent violation of traffic rules (failure to yield).

SB130288 · zh (Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Negligent Traffic Violation Conviction Upheld Despite Reversal of Intentional Violation Charge

This provision is cited as part of the legal basis for the established guilt for negligent serious violation of traffic regulations.

SU130072 · zh (Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Traffic Violation Conviction Upheld for Failure to Yield

This provision, regarding the stop line in conjunction with the 'Stop' signal, is cited as part of the legal basis for the conviction.