INTRODUCTION
In the State of Geneva, Switzerland, there is no rehabilitation program for drivers found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Available measures are: penal procedures leading to a fine or imprisonment, driving licence suspension through administrative procedures. In the latter case, if the driver is considered fit to drive, according to medico-psychological criteria, the duration of the suspension is calculated according to the severity of the offence and of past records: there are no conditions to restitution. If the driver is considered as unfit to drive, the duration of the suspension is not fixed: it is up to the person concerned to request restitution of his driving licence when he feels ready. This request will be once again examined with respect to medico-psychological criteria. The role of the expert in traffic medicine and psychology is to define criteria of inability and criteria of restitution (time and conditions). Legal bases exist to enforce rehabilitation programs on recidivist drivers, but these do not yet exist in Geneva.
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