Sex in the Car: Positions, Legal Situation in Switzerland and What Works
The Key Facts at a Glance
- Sex in the car is not prohibited in Switzerland as long as nobody is forced to watch.
- It only becomes punishable if someone files a complaint. The penalty is a fine.
- The usable spots are the passenger seat and the back seat.
- Blankets, loose clothing and a quiet meeting spot make the biggest difference.
- Additional rules apply to paid meetings.
The details on the legal situation, the positions and meetings with an escort follow below.
Is sex in the car legal in Switzerland?
Yes, in principle it is. It only becomes punishable when others are forced to watch.
Swiss law has no separate offence for sex in the car. The relevant provision is sexual harassment under Art. 198 of the Swiss Criminal Code. A person is liable if they perform a sexual act in front of someone who does not expect it and thereby causes offence. It is prosecuted only on complaint. Without a person who feels disturbed and reports it, nothing happens. The penalty is a fine of up to 10,000 francs.
Germany regulates this differently. There, Section 183a of the German Criminal Code carries up to one year of imprisonment. Many guides online describe this German legal situation. It does not apply to Switzerland.
Exhibitionism under Art. 194 of the Swiss Criminal Code is a separate matter. It covers the deliberate exposure of genitals to strangers. It has nothing to do with sex between two people in a parked car.
What happens if you get caught?
Usually not much. A criminal complaint is required.
Anyone who sees you and takes offence can file a complaint within three months. Only then do the police open proceedings. The outcome is normally a fine. A fine for a minor offence does not usually appear in the criminal record.
There is one important exception. If children are present, much stricter provisions apply. The authorities then investigate ex officio. The meeting spot should therefore be chosen so that nobody passes by unexpectedly.
Which positions work in the car?
The ones that need little height. The passenger seat and the back seat are the usable spots.
- cowgirl on the fully reclined passenger seat
- reverse cowgirl facing the windscreen
- doggy style on the back seat with your head tucked in
- spooning or missionary with the back seat folded down
- oral sex on the back seat
The driver's seat is out. The steering wheel and gear lever are in the way. If you drive an estate car or a van, fold down the back seat and you get a flat surface. That is all it takes.
How can you make sex in the car more comfortable?
With preparation. Five things make the difference:
- one or two blankets in the boot
- loose clothing without complicated fastenings
- engine off and handbrake on
- tissues for afterwards
- a quiet meeting spot without passers-by
Expectations are usually bigger than the space. Take your time and change position if something pinches. A remote car park in the evening offers the best conditions. A busy spot in daylight the worst.
Does the same apply to a meeting with an escort?
No, a second layer applies here. Paid sex falls under cantonal and municipal prostitution regulations.
Anyone who violates these regulations is liable under Art. 199 of the Swiss Criminal Code. The rules differ from place to place. The city of Zurich only permits paid sex in cars within street prostitution at the designated area at Depotweg. For a booked escort meeting, a car in public space is therefore not a good choice.
Most escorts suggest a hotel room or a meeting at their place for such requests. The setting is clear, discretion is maintained and the legal situation is clean. Which option suits you is a question of the arrangements made before booking. If you choose a quiet meeting spot and settle the arrangements in advance, there is little to worry about.