Key Benefits:
On 23 August 2000 (State 1 Er October 2011)
1 Federal Roads Office (OFROU 2 ) Manages an automated register of driving authorizations (FABER) in collaboration with the cantons. 3
2 FABER is used for issuing driver's licences, driving and driving licences, controlling civil and military driving licences, and establishing the statistics of driving licences.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
2 New expression according to c. I of the O of June 29, 2011, in force since 1 Er Oct. 2011 ( RO 2011 3903 ). This amendment has been taken into account throughout this text.
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
1 Repealed by c. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
The following data is entered in FABER: 2
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
4 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
5 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
6 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
7 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
8 Introduced by ch. I of the O of June 29, 2011, in force since 1 Er Oct. 2011 ( RO 2011 3903 ).
9 Introduced by ch. I of the O of June 29, 2011, in force since 1 Er Oct. 2011 ( RO 2011 3903 ).
10 Introduced by ch. I of the O of June 29, 2011, in force since 1 Er Oct. 2011 ( RO 2011 3903 ).
11 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
12 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
13 Repealed by c. I of the O of June 29, 2011, with effect from 1 Er Oct. 2011 ( RO 2011 3903 ).
14 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of 29 Nov 2006, in force since 1 Er Feb 2007 (RO 2007 105).
15 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of 29 Nov 2006, in force since 1 Er Feb 2007 (RO 2007 105).
16 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of 29 Nov 2006, in force since 1 Er Feb 2007 (RO 2007 105).
17 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of 29 Nov 2006, in force since 1 Er Feb 2007 (RO 2007 105).
1 The cantonal authorities responsible for issuing driver's licences, driving and driving licences shall seize the data referred to in Art. 3 and perform all the mutations in their data system and then transmit them to FABER. 1
1bis The Swiss traffic police as well as the customs authorities responsible for tasks in this field register immediately in FABER any withdrawal of the driving licence and any prohibition of movement on site (Art. 3, paragraph e, c. 11 and 12, and f, c. 6 and 7). 2
1ter The registration provided in accordance with para. 1 Bis Automatically clears after 10 days if the withdrawal authority has not made a deployment. 3
2 The Office for Traffic and Navigation of the Army 4 Processes data on military driving authorizations.
3 The OFROU controls whether the data introduced and the mutations made are complete and plausible.
4 Where entries are incomplete or incorrect, the OFROU requests the service of the administration which has introduced the data into the system to correct them, to supplement them or to erase them, or it itself makes the necessary adaptations After consultation with the said service.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
2 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002 ( RO 2002 3316 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 (RO 2006 1685).
3 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
4 New expression according to c. I of the O of 3. 2003 ( RO 2003 3375 ).
1 Only the OFROU, the Office for Road Traffic and the Navigation of the Army, the cantonal authorities responsible for issuing and withdrawing driver's licences, driving and driving licences are authorised to consult the full data. Of a driver's monitor and in the matter of entering and transferring the data of the driver cards according to the art. 3, para. 2, of the order of 29 March 2006 on the register of tachograph cards (ORCT) 1 As well as, in the framework of the procedures for assessing traffic offences, the criminal prosecution authorities and the criminal judicial authorities of Switzerland, as follows:
2 The traffic police and the customs authorities have access, according to the same poll criteria, to the data necessary for the control of driving licences. Data on medical controls (art. 3, paragraph e, c. 9 and 10) are not included. 3
1 RS 822.223
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
3 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
1 The police forces of Switzerland as well as the customs authorities responsible for road police tasks may resume FABER data in their own data systems, to the extent that they guarantee protection and safety. Use exclusively for the purpose of preparing reports or minutes in connection with the search for persons or vehicles or for criminal prosecution.
2 The cantonal authorities responsible for controlling, entering and transferring data from the driver card of the digital tachograph may copy data from FABER in the tachograph card register (RCT), adjust data Or refer to FABER data. The provisions of the RCT 2 Also apply to data security and data protection.
3 The competent authorities may copy data from FABER, adjust data or refer to FABER data, provided that this is necessary for the performance of their legal tasks:
4 Data from FABER can:
1 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3. 2003 ( RO 2003 3375 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 (RO 2006 1685).
2 RS 822.223
3 RS 741.51
4 RS 741.521
5 RS 741.621
6 RS 741.522
7 RS 741.51 See also instr. Of Dec 3. 2004 on two-phase training (http://www.astra.admin.ch/themen/ausbildung).
8 Introduced by ch. I of O du 22 oct. 2008 ( RO 2008 5575 ). New content according to the c. I of the O of June 29, 2011, in force since 1 Er Oct. 2011 (RO 2011 3903).
9 RS 741.57
10 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 14 April 2010, in force since 1 Er June 2010 ( RO 2010 1653 ).
1 Any person may apply to the authority of his/her canton of domicile for the issuing of a driver's licence, to conduct and monitor information on his or her own data. In the case of persons who are incapable of discernment, the right to obtain information is also conferred on their legal representative, but only on behalf of the person concerned and in defence of their interests. The applicant or his or her legal representative must justify his/her identity and submit a written request.
2 The authority provides, in a comprehensive manner, free and in writing, the information within 30 days of receipt of the request.
3 The persons referred to in para. 1 may require incorrect data to be corrected, completed or disposed of by FABER. The request shall be submitted in writing to the competent authority. 1
4 The OFROU transmits to the authority that made the last deployment in FABRIC the questions and requests for rectification of data originating from individuals domiciled abroad. 2
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
When a person transfers his or her residence to another canton, the new home canton rectifies the address in FABER. The former canton of residence receives a notice of deployment.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
1 If a person voluntarily renounces his licence or the competent authority announces the death of a person, the relevant data shall be removed from the FABER by the competent cantonal authority for the issuing of a driver's licence, Driving and driving instructor. 2
2 The OFROU ensures that the data disposed of remain available offline for five years.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of March 29, 2006, in force since 1 Er Nov. 2006 ( RO 2006 1685 ).
1 In order to ensure data security, the authorities having access to FABER are obliged to comply with the provisions of the Ordinance of 14 June 1993 on the Federal Law on Data Protection 1 And the computer security section of the February 23, 2000, Order on Informatics and Telecommunications Ordinance in the Federal Government 2 .
2 As part of data processing, the system itself logs the users who are responsible for the current state of the data and when the operation was performed.
1 RS 235.11
2 [ RO 2000 1227 . RO 2003 3687 Annex, c. I 1]. See currently O of 26. 2003 (RS 172.010.58 ).
In order to safeguard their data and protect them against unauthorised treatment, consultation or subtraction, the authorities with access to FABER shall take the necessary structural and technical measures.
1 The responsibility for the accuracy and currency of the data entered is assumed by the service of the administration that introduces the data into the system.
2 The OFROU of computing and telecommunications is responsible for technical maintenance, compliance with security requirements, and the management of access authorizations.
The OFROU publishes statistics on driving authorizations each year.
1 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
The communication, for statistical or research purposes, of data recorded in FABER is subject to the provisions of the HPA, of the order of 14 June 1993 on the Federal Law on Data Protection 2 Federal Statistics Act of October 9, 1992 3 .
It is permissible to communicate data to foreign authorities provided that an international agreement provides for it and that the foreign state grants reciprocity.
1 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 27 Oct. 2004, in effect since 1 Er Feb 2005 ( RO 2004 5071 ).
This order shall enter into force on 1 Er October 2000.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).
2 RS 741.01
3 RS 235.1
4 New content according to the c. I of the O of 3 July 2002, in force since 1 Er April 2003 ( RO 2002 3316 ).