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133.12.1 RE-POL CH-VD

Regulations setting the costs due for certain interventions by the cantonal police (RE-Pol) - [ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ] (RE-POL)

5 Articles / Provisions · Switzerland · Canton of Vaud
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1. The cantonal police levy the following fees

A. INTERVENTIONS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES OF THE CANTONAL POLICE, GENDARMERIE, AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

1. Basic rates applicable to all interventions and services. Fees for terrestrial or lake search and rescue of persons are only charged in cases of serious violation of safety regulations or elementary rules of prudence. Subsistence as well as material damaged or destroyed during an intervention are charged additionally.

1.1 Hourly rate

- officer Fr. 45.- to Fr. 120.-

- diver Fr. 65.- to Fr. 220.-

- boat (depending on model) Fr. 55.- to Fr. 220.-

1.2 Kilometric rate per vehicle deployed

- motorcycle Fr. 1.10 to Fr. 2.50

- car Fr. 1.40 to Fr. 3.-

2. Services for third parties

2.1 Road escorts: see basic rates (item 1 above)

Transport of funds or valuables: special hourly premium Fr. 45.- to Fr. 80.-

2.2 Public order or traffic services during private, sporting, commercial, or other events

- service preparation fees according to the type and purpose of the event Fr. 40.- to Fr. 2,000.-

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2.3 Surveillance during nautical events (with the exception of those organized by recognized rescue societies) see basic rate (item 1 above)

2.4 Refloating or towing of boats, search for submerged objects see basic rate (item 1 above)

2.5 Impoundment

Entry or exit from impound Fr. 50.- to Fr. 200.-

Custody fees

- bicycle/moped/motorcycle Fr. 2.- to Fr. 10.-

- car Fr. 11.- to Fr. 50.-

- heavy goods vehicle Fr. 32.- to Fr. 150.-

- trailer (depending on size) Fr. 5.50 to Fr. 100.-

Removal of bulky objects (transport costs extra) Fr. 32.- to Fr. 150.-

3. Conduct of individuals: the fees below constitute a lump sum, levied against each offender

3.1 Intervention fees for

- false alarm

- disturbing the peace at night

- spousal or domestic violence

- public disorder Fr. 200.- to Fr. 1,000.-

3.2 Intervention fees, excluding accidents, for drivers

- under the influence of alcohol, narcotic products and/or medication

- driving without a license, with a suspended license, or under a driving ban

- driving without a vehicle registration certificate and license plates Fr. 200.- to Fr. 1,000.-

3.3 Breathalyzer test, in case of a positive result Fr. 60.- to Fr. 200.-

3.4 Drug screening test, in case of a positive result Fr. 100.- to Fr. 200.-

3.5 Intervention fees in case of hit-and-run accidents

- Basic searches Fr. 500.- to Fr. 1,500.-

- Urgent searches (serious or fatal accident) Fr. 500.- to Fr. 2,000.-

- Request from a municipal police force (handled by the Gendarmerie's accident bureau) Fr. 500.-

4. ...

B. ACTS OF THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

Non-judicial fingerprinting Fr. 43.- to Fr. 120.-

C. SALE OF DOCUMENTS

a) copies of reports Fr. 32.- to Fr. 200.-

b) photocopies, depending on process Fr. 16.- to Fr. 150.-

c) sketches and plans, depending on format Fr. 22.- to Fr. 4,000.-

d) technical booklets produced by 3D scanner Fr. 75.- to Fr. 2,000.-

1. The fees for acts and services rendered to third parties, as specified under letters A and B, are inclusive of value-added tax.

2. The documents listed under letter C are not subject to the aforementioned tax.

1. The documents listed under letter C are not subject to the aforementioned tax.

2. The documents listed under letter C are not subject to the aforementioned tax. The documents listed under letter C are not subject to the aforementioned tax.

3. The documents listed under letter C are not subject to the aforementioned tax.

1. If the intervention lasted less than one hour, any fraction of an hour is counted as a whole hour.

2. If the duration of the intervention exceeded one hour, fractions of hours less than half an hour are not counted, whereas those of half an hour are counted as a whole hour.

1. The fees and expenses provided for in Article One, ch. 2.2. and 2.3, may be reduced or waived when it concerns events of public utility or charity.

2. An advance of up to half of the anticipated expenses may be required before police engagement.

1. The Department of Justice, Police, and Military Affairs is responsible for the implementation of this regulation, which comes into effect immediately.

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