Facts
The appellant received a probationary driving licence on 30 November 2007. On 27 December 2007, he was involved in a single-vehicle accident, as a result of which his driving licence was revoked for two months and his probationary period was extended by one year. On 14 October 2008, he was involved in another single-vehicle accident causing property damage. The Department of the Interior of the Canton of Solothurn then annulled the probationary driving licence. The appellant filed a complaint against this decision with the Federal Supreme Court.Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court dismissed the complaint. It explained that following the revision of the RTA, the probationary driving licence was introduced to observe new drivers during a three-year probationary period before issuing them the unrestricted driving licence. Violations of traffic regulations during the probationary period not only result in criminal sanctions and administrative measures, but also make it more difficult to obtain the unrestricted driving licence.
Pursuant to Art. 15a(4) RTA, the probationary driving licence expires if a second offence is committed during the probationary period that leads to the revocation of the licence. This regulation also covers minor offences within the meaning of Art.…