Road Traffic Office

Road Traffic Office

On this page you will find all the information about the road traffic offices in Switzerland. If you have any questions on your way to the theory test or motorcycle or car test, you can contact the road traffic office in your canton of residence. It is particularly useful in your case if you:

  • want to submit your learner’s permit application
  • To register for the theory test or driving test
  • Apply for a test location permit. You need this if you want to take a theory or driving test in another canton. However, it is often only granted if you have a reason (work, school, studies, week-long stay)
  • To obtain an international driving license to apply
  • Exchange your exchange your foreign driver’s license want
  • A cab test want to register

Road traffic authorities in Switzerland

Road traffic authorities in Switzerland

Canton Road Traffic Office Website e-mail Phone Opening hours
Aargau Road Traffic Office Canton Aargauwww.ag.chstva@ag.ch+41 (0)62 886 23 23Mon-Fri: 07:30-11:45, 13:00-16:15
Appenzell Innerrhoden Road Traffic Office Canton Appenzell I.-Rh.www.ai.chinfo@stva.ai.ch+41 (0)71 788 95 34Mon-Fri: 07:45-11:45, 13:30-17:00
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Road Traffic Office Canton Appenzell A.-Rh.www.ar.chstrassenverkehrsamt@ar.ch+41 (0)71 343 63 11Mon-Fri: 08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00
Berne Road Traffic Office Canton of Bernewww.svsa.sid.be.chinfo.svsa@be.ch+41 (0)31 635 80 80Mon-Fri: 07:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Basel-Landschaft Road Traffic Office Canton Basellandwww.mfk.bl.chmfk@bl.ch+41 (0)61 552 00 00Mon-Fri: 08:30-11:30, 13:30-16:00
Basel-Stadt Road Traffic Office Canton Baselstadtwww.mfk.bs.chinfo.mfkbs@jsd.bs.ch+41 (0)61 267 82 00Mon-Fri: 07:30-12:00, 13:30-16:00
Fribourg Road Traffic Office Canton of Fribourgwww.ocn.chinfo@ocn.ch+41 (0)26 484 55 55Mon-Fri: 07:30-11:30, 13:30-17:00
Geneva Road Traffic Office Canton of Genevawww.ge.chvehicules@etat.ge.ch+41 (0)22 388 30 30Mon-Fri: 07:30-16:00
Glarus Road Traffic Office Canton Glaruswww.gl.chstva@gl.ch+41 (0)55 646 54 00Mon-Fri: 07:30-11:30, 13:15-17:15
Graubünden Road Traffic Office Canton Graubündenwww.stva.gr.chinfo@stva.gr.ch+41 (0)81 257 80 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Law Road Traffic Office Canton Jurawww.jura.chovj@jura.ch+41 (0)32 420 71 20Mon-Fri: 08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00
Lucerne Road Traffic Office Canton Lucernehttps://drivelab.ch/strassenverkehrsamt-luzern/informationsstelle.stva@lu.ch+41 (0)41 318 11 11Mon-Fri: 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Neuchâtel Service cantonal des automobiles et de la navigationwww.scan-ne.chinfo@scan-ne.ch+41 (0)32 889 13 99Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Nidwalden Road Safety Center OW/NWwww.vsz.chinfo@vsz.ch+41 (0)41 618 41 41Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Obwalden Road Safety Center OW/NWwww.vsz.chinfo@vsz.ch+41 (0)41 666 66 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
St. Gallen Road Traffic and Navigation Office Canton of St. Gallenwww.stva.sg.chinfo@stva.sg.ch+41 (0)58 229 22 22Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Schaffhausen Road Traffic and Navigation Office of the Canton of Schaffhausenwww.strassenverkehrsamt.sh.chstrassenverkehrsamt@sh.ch+41 (0)52 632 68 88Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Solothurn Motor vehicle inspection canton Solothurnwww.so.chmfk@mfk.so.ch+41 (0)32 627 66 66Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Schwyz Road Traffic Office Canton Schwyzhttps://drivelab.ch/verkehrsamt-schwyz/vasz@sz.ch+41 (0)41 819 21 56Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Thurgau Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Thurgauwww.strassenverkehrsamt.tg.chinfo@stva.tg.ch+41 (0)58 345 36 36Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Ticino Sezione della circolazione Ticinowww.ti.chdi-sc@ti.ch+41 (0)91 814 97 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Uri Uri Road and Shipping Traffic Officewww.ur.chassv@ur.ch+41 (0)41 875 28 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Vaud Service des automobiles et de la navigation du canton de Vaudwww.vd.chinfo.auto@vd.ch+41 (0)21 316 82 10Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Wallis Service for Road Traffic and Navigation in Valaiswww.vs.chscn_sion@admin.vs.ch
scn_visp@admin.vs.ch
+41 (0)27 606 71 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Zug Road Traffic Office Canton Zughttps://drivelab.ch/strassenverkehrsamt-zug/info@stva.zg.ch+41 (0)41 728 47 11Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00
Zürich Road Traffic Office Canton of Zurichhttps://drivelab.ch/strassenverkehrsamt-zuerich/info@stva.zh.ch+41 (0)58 811 30 00Mon-Fri: 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00

FAQ

The road traffic authorities (StVA) in Switzerland play a central role in road traffic. Whether it’s vehicle registration, driving tests or questions about traffic regulations – here you will find the most important answers and information about the road traffic offices.

Was sind Strassenverkehrsämter?

The road traffic offices in Switzerland are regional authorities responsible for the administration and monitoring of road traffic. Each canton has its own office that deals with the concerns of residents.

Welche Aufgaben hat ein Strassenverkehrsamt?

  • Vehicle registration: Registration, deregistration or transfer of vehicles.
  • Driving tests: Theory and practical tests for cars, motorcycles and other categories.
  • Administration of driving licenses: Issuing, exchanging and withdrawing driving licenses.
  • Road safety checks: vehicle inspections and monitoring of technical regulations.
  • Regulation of traffic offenses: Processing of administrative fines and traffic bans.

Wie finde ich mein zuständiges Strassenverkehrsamt?

The road traffic office in your canton of residence is responsible for you. Look for the contact details at the top of the list. If you would prefer to take your test in another canton, you can apply for a permit to take the test in another canton.

Welche Dokumente brauche ich für die Anmeldung zur Prüfung

  • For the theory test: You can follow our instructions for the theory test and download the registration form on the page. You will also need a current passport photo, an emergency assistance certificate and an eye test.
  • For the practical test: You can register online and only need your learner’s permit.

Wie oft muss ich zur MFK (Motorfahrzeugkontrolle)

  1. New vehicles after 5 years
  2. Second appointment after 3 years
  3. Thereafter every 2 years

Tips for visiting the road traffic office

  • Go by at off-peak times: Many offices have long waiting times at the counter in the late afternoon. Therefore, try to go in the morning.
  • Prepare documents: Check that you have all the necessary documents with you. If you have forgotten something, your application cannot be processed and you will have to go a second time.
  • Use online services: Many matters can be dealt with conveniently online, such as a change of address or a permit to take the exam in another canton.

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