Ordinance on the Introductory Act of 24 April 1983 to the Federal Act of 19 December 1958 on Road Traffic (EG SVG) - Jurisdiction (EGLCR)

1. The Road Traffic Office enforces the Road Traffic Act and the Cantonal Introductory Act, insofar as no other authority is entrusted with enforcement.

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1. The following annual taxes are levied

1. Passenger Cars

a) up to 500 kg total weight: CHF 142

b) for the next 1000 kg total weight, each additional commenced 10 kg: CHF 2.85

c) each additional commenced 10 kg: CHF 3.35

2. Motorcycles

a) up to 300 kg total weight: CHF 105

b) each additional commenced 10 kg: CHF 9.45

3. Small Motorcycle, Small Motorcycle Tricycle: CHF 53

4. Motorized Bicycles: CHF 21

5. Agricultural Work and Motor Carts, Agricultural Single-Axle Machines: CHF 53

6. Work Carts and Single-Axle Machines: CHF 84

7. Work Trailers, Motorcycle Trailers, and Agricultural Trailers: CHF 42

8. Interchangeable License Plates

a) Motorcycles and Agricultural Vehicles: CHF 37

b) all others: CHF 132

9. Day Permits for all Vehicle Types per 24 hours: CHF 16

10. Collective License Plates

a) Motor Vehicles: CHF 840

b) all others: CHF 420

11. All Other Vehicles and Trailers

a) up to 500 kg total weight: CHF 132

b) for the next 3000 kg total weight, each additional commenced 10 kg: CHF 2.1

c) each additional commenced 100 kg: CHF 8.95

2. Considering a minimum tax of CHF 50, the rates according to Section 1 are reduced to

a) half for Motor Carts and Snowmobiles;

b) half for Trailers, whereby taxation only applies up to a total weight of 10,000 kg;

c) one quarter for Agricultural Tractors and Combination Vehicles;

d) one sixth for Work Motor Vehicles.

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1. If multiple vehicles are put into circulation with the same license plate, the regular tax for the highest valued vehicle and the reduced tax for the interchangeable vehicles must be paid in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 1, item 8.

1. For provisionally licensed vehicles and day permits, the tax is levied for the duration of the approval.

2. For bicycles and equivalent vehicles, only an annual tax is levied; taxes are not refunded under any circumstances.

3. If taxes are due, the registration plates will be collected after the expiration of one month. If fees are owed, the relevant permit may be revoked after the expiration of one month.

1. Taxes become due when the vehicle is put into circulation, and fees become due with the official act that triggers them.

2. For vehicles not taken out of circulation by the end of the year, the tax is due on January 1st.

3. Taxes, fees, and claims for reimbursement become statute-barred after five years.

4. No default interest is charged.

1. Settlement Balances of Tax and Fee Items Under Ten Francs Are Neither Charged Nor Refunded.

1. License plates are issued at cost. Article 8a remains reserved.

2. Damaged or illegible plates are replaced at the holder's expense.

3. The vehicle owner has no entitlement to a specific license plate.

4. A returned license plate will be reserved for at least one year, unless the previous holder waives this right.

1. The Road Traffic Office may allocate license plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles with a low or special number to the highest bidder.

2. The Government Council shall regulate the details of the auction.

1. The vehicle owner can have the assigned license plate transferred to another vehicle owner.

2. White license plates with black numbers for motor vehicles with numbers 1-9999 and for motorcycles with numbers 1-999 are only transferable

a) to relatives in the direct line, the spouse, or the partner of a registered partnership;

b) in the context of the restructuring of companies according to the Federal Act on Merger, Demerger, Conversion, and Asset Transfer.

1. Motorbicycles are inspected annually for their operational safety. Specifically, the steering, brakes, lighting, speed, and overall condition must be checked.

2. The inspection can be entrusted to private experts.

1. Orders from the Road Traffic Office may be appealed to the Department of Internal Affairs and Security.

1. The Introductory Act to the Swiss Civil Code (EG SVG) and this ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 1984.