National Highways Charge Act (NSAG)
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Art. 11 Checks
1 Checks shall be carried out to verify payment of the charge: a. by the FOCBS at the border and in the border area in accordance with Article 3 paragraph 5 of the Customs Act of 18 March 2005; b. by the cantons within the country. 2 Where it is necessary in order to verify payment of the charge, the FOCBS shall record the vehicle registration plates of vehicles for which no charge is payable in accordance with Article 4. 3 The FOCBS and the cantons may use equipment and mobile devices to conduct automated and random checks. 4 The Federal Council shall regulate the requirements for installations to conduct automated checks.
Art. 11 — Amended by No I of the FA of 18 Dec. 2020, in force since 1 Aug. 2023 (AS 2023 337; BBl 2019 5889). Para. 1 let. a — SR 631.0
Art. 12 Security deposit
If a person who is not resident in Switzerland disputes their obligation to pay the charge when undergoing a check or does not pay the charge immediately, they must pay a deposit of the relevant amount or provide other appropriate security.
Art. 12 — Amended by Annex No II 2 of the Fixed Penalties Act of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2020 (AS 2017 6559, 2019 527; BBl 2015 959).