Question 114 of 350 · Offices, school and social services
Who issues driving licences for car drivers in the canton of Zurich?
Wer stellt im Kanton Zürich die Führerausweise für Autofahrerinnen und Autofahrer aus?
Correct answer: B
Why
The Road Traffic Office is an office of the canton. It holds the driving tests and issues driving licences.
Common mistakes
- D: the traffic police
- The traffic police check the traffic, but they do not issue driving licences.
- A: the municipality
- The municipality is not responsible for cars and driving licences.
Topic
Road Traffic Office and civil registry office
In the canton of Zurich, the Road Traffic Office (Strassenverkehrsamt) is responsible for cars and driving. It belongs to the canton, not to the municipality. The Road Traffic Office holds driving tests and issues driving licences. It also inspects vehicles and registers them for use on the road. Then the car gets its number plates. The police, on the other hand, only check the traffic on the road. They do not issue driving licences and do not register cars. Car garages may not do this either.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Offices, school and social services
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.