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How to recognise Switzerland from the road
Drives on the right
Mountains, lakes and immaculate villages, in three main languages. The plates are the giveaway.
What to look for
1
No EU band
Swiss plates are white with no blue EU band. They carry the Swiss shield and the shield of the canton.
2
Three languages
Signs are in German, French or Italian depending on the region.
3
Green motorway signs
Motorway signs are green, and ordinary road signs are blue.
4
Mountains everywhere
Steep green valleys, wooden chalets and mountains in the background are typical.
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