Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category B (B, B1)

Is prohibited the entering into an intersection if by this it produces the blocking of the traffic inside the intersection. Blocking in this way an intersection controlled by traffic lights constitutes a contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the class IV of sanctions and with the application of 6 penalty points.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

Contraventions of class II - Audio-Video Lesson --> Contraventions class II; Licence suspension 30 days; Application of 3 penalty points

Contraventions of class IV - Audio-Video Lesson --> Contraventions class IV; Licence suspension 90 or 120 days; Application of 6 penalty points

Regulation** - Article 105

Is prohibited the entering into an intersection even if the light signal or a priority sign allows, if because of the crowding of the traffic the driver of the vehicle risks to remain immobilized, hindering or preventing the unfolding of the traffic.

OUG* - Article 57

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(3) The entering of a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if by this it produces the blocking of the intersection.
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OUG* - Article 102

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the class IV of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 6 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter d).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the sanction of the fine, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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d) 6 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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10. entering into an intersection controlled by traffic lights, if by this it produces the blocking of the traffic inside the intersection.
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the class II of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 3 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter b).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the sanction of the fine, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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b) 3 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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6. entering into an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked.
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)