Facts

The Administrative Court of the Canton of Berne revoked the driving licence of S. for a duration of one month following a conviction for negligent homicide. S. appealed against this decision, requesting that a simple warning be issued instead.

Considerations

According to established case law, in order to determine whether it is a case of minor gravity within the meaning of Art. 16 para. 2 RTA, the authority must take into account the seriousness of the offence committed and the offender's reputation as a driver. The seriousness of the endangerment of traffic is only taken into account to the extent that it is significant for the offence.

In the present case, the Federal Tribunal considers that the appellant's offence must be qualified as minor, given the simple fine imposed by the criminal court.…