Pedestrians - have the right away.  You are obliged to  stop at all crossings if someone is waiting to cross.

Roundabouts - the person already in the circle OR the person to your left has the right of way.

White lines marked on the road at 3 or 4-way routes - the opposite to roundabouts!  Give way to the right!  Yep, it still messes with our minds! 

Vignettes - You must purchase a Vignette each year to drive on the motorway (renewed by 31st January at the latest each year).  You can purchase an electronic one online or a sticker at any petrol station or Post Offices. 

Parking - White zones are parking places with payable parking meters for short stays (time allowed varies so always check).  Blue zones are areas where parking is free for a limited duration (always check the duration!) so you are required to display the time you arrive using the blue timer wheel.  You can purchase a blue wheel at a petrol station or grocery store. 

Winter Tyres - Not mandatory in Switzerland, but highly recommended.  Although the tyres may not be obligatory, maintaining control of your vehicle is, so its probably worth the investment!  Note - Winter Tyres are obligatory in France from 1 November to 31 March.  Top tip - when the clocks change, its time to change your tyres!

Speeding - Hidden cameras are everywhere to ensure you are not speeding.  Pay attention to changes in the speed limits and keep to them. Fines can be pretty heavy, and if you are over the limit by a certain amount, you could lose your license for a period of time. 

Car seats - are required for children up to 12 years of age and 150 cms in height.

Biking - is allowed for all ages, but children must be over 12 to bike on the street.  Always wear a helmet (not obligatory but highly recommended for obvious reasons!). 

Biking classes - will be offered for children within school at different stages. 

Bike shops and repair shops near the school include Jumbo, Funny bikes, Velomania (Divonne) or By Karl (comes to your home).  

Public Transport App - Download the SBB Mobile App for you and your children to easily check timetables and purchase bus and train tickets.  The TPG Mobile App (Transport Publique Geneve) is specific to Geneva. 

Half Fare Travelcard - It is worth investing in this Travelcard if you are or your children are frequent public transport users.Find more information at: https://www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/travelcards/half-fare-travelcard.html

Junior Travelcard - find out more at: https://www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/travelcards/travelcards-children/junior-travelcard.html

AG-Flexi (Flexicard CFF) 40 CHF / day from your commune

Dogs or bikes on public transport?  - don’t forget to buy their ticket!

TPN Mobile App - for public school bus

Divonne Sunday morning market

Restaurant delivery: 

• www.smood.ch

• www.Justeat.ch

Meal kit delivery:

• www.hellofresh.ch

• www.beyondfood.ch

Food trucks:

• Mies: Every weekday evening and Sunday lunch

• Founex: Creperie Wednesday lunch

• Trelex: Fish & chips on Thursday

• Grens: Esprit du Vietnam

• Divonne: Armfood truck (Armenien), pizza and others

• Coppet:  Taco Rico