October 24, 2005
Swiss Bulach citizens to vote by SMS on speed limits
Residents of the Swiss town of Bulach are using SMS (short message service) to cast votes on a local measure regarding road speed limits, reports CIO.
"Just like for any election in Switzerland, the residents received their voting material in the mail but this time they also received a user ID and PIN (personal identification number) for voting via SMS. The letters were sent Oct. 10 and residents can use a variety of methods including SMS to cast their vote before Oct. 30. As an extra security measure, SMS voters also have to supply their birth date.
... Bulach residents will have another chance to vote via SMS in November on a different issue. The Swiss government will examine the results of the trials and may decide to allow for SMS voting around the country, she said.
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