Penalty fares
Have you been the subject of an inspection? You can find information about the ZVV's fee regulations here.
Penalty fees are regulated in a uniform way. The amount of the fine depends on the number of times you have been caught without a valid ticket in the last two years. A distinction is made between travelling with a partially valid ticket and travelling without a valid ticket.
Penalty fares for travelling without a valid ticket
| Penalty fare for 1st offence | CHF 100.– |
| Penalty fare for 2nd offence | CHF 140.– |
| Penalty fare for 3rd offense (incl. CHF 50.– for the application fee to request criminal proceedings) | CHF 220.– |
| In all cases, the amount includes a flat-rate fare of CHF 10.– |
Penalty fare for travelling with a partially valid ticket
| Penalty fare for 1st offence | CHF 75.– |
| Penalty fare for 2nd offence | CHF 115.– |
| Penalty fare for 3rd offense (incl. CHF 50.– for the application fee to request criminal proceedings) | CHF 195.– |
| In all cases, the amount includes a flat-rate fare of CHF 5.– |
Additional charges
| Misuse and provision of false personal details or fleeing from the inspectorCHF | CHF 100.– |
| Investigation into correct personal details etc. per quarter of an hour | CHF 25.– |
| Demand notice in the event of non-compliance with the payment deadline of 30 days | CHF 40.– |
| Application to initiate criminal proceedings in the event of non-payment of the demand notice | CHF 50.– |
| Initiation of enforcement proceedings | CHF 50.– |
| Forgeries: Any tampering with tickets | CHF 200.– |
Further information
You can find the ZVV guidelines on ticket inspections here: