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Couple of years ago I entered through Basel and didn't really get a choice - one officer was banging on about the London Congestion Charge while the other was busy slapping one in my window. If I'd have know it was just for motorways I'd have passed. F**kers.
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Couple of years ago I entered through Basel and didn't really get a choice.
Maybe you entered on a motorway border - A3 (Autoroute from France) or A2 (Autobahn from Germany). In which case you were already on the Swiss Motorways without a Vignette!

There are no immigration controls since Switzerland joined the Schengen area in 2008 but there can be customs checks - even on the motorway border points. This is probably where you were obliged to buy your Vignette

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Yes, it was on a motorway. Though if I remember right, I had the option of getting off. Anyway, something to avoid if I go to Switzerland again. Loved the country though. Not like crowded Britain - and so clean.
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Buying.

With reference to "Buying from a cop". Not exactly what I meant. If you were found without a vignette, the police carry them and make you buy one there and then. Personally I think, if you are meek and respectful, you'll get away without a fine. I doubt very much that a Swiss resident would get off so lightly.
You are definitely not meant or recommended to drive till a police car stops you. But I DO recommend that you visit Switzerland, it is awesome and one of the few countries that, for me, lived up to and exceeded my expectations from tourist brochure photos. Lindsay.
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