A 42-year-old volunteer ambulance driver from Genoa faced legal challenges after speeding to Zurich to transport a donor kidney for a critically ill 13-year-old boy.

On March 19, 2020, he received an urgent call for a "Codice Rosso"—indicating a life-or-death situation.

Despite driving with lights and sirens, he was caught speeding multiple times, including reaching 106 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

The Zurich public prosecutor sought a 16-month prison sentence and a fine of 2,000 Swiss francs for gross traffic violations.

However, the Zurich District Court acquitted him, stating that he acted with necessary urgency and care, given the boy's dire condition.

The court emphasized that the pandemic had reduced traffic risks, and the driver had a legitimate reason for his actions.

The prosecutor has appealed the decision, leaving the case unresolved for now.