Questione giuridica chiave
Whether a 31 km/h speeding offence on a motorway justified a one-month driving licence withdrawal rather than a mere warning under Art. 16 LCR.
Decisione estratta
A motorway speed excess of 31 km/h, with favourable traffic conditions, good driving reputation and no exceptional circumstances, is a case of medium gravity requiring use of the discretionary licence withdrawal power.
Motivazione estratta
The Court confirmed its case-law: on motorways, a warning is due from 15 km/h excess, a discretionary withdrawal from 30 to 35 km/h, and mandatory withdrawal from 35 km/h. Exceptions are only possible in truly exceptional circumstances, which were absent here.