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

For answer  A 

For the violation of the legal provisions regarding signalling the change of direction of travel the right to drive is NOT suspended. For this act a contravention fine from class 1 is applied.

For answer  B 

For the violation of the legal provisions regarding the use of the lights with which the vehicle is equipped at night the right to drive is NOT suspended. For this act penalty points and a fine are applied, depending on the rule violated regarding the use of lights at night.

For answer  C 

At the accumulation of 15 penalty points the exercise of the right to drive is suspended for a period of 30 days. After the passing of this suspension of 30 days, if within 12 months at least 15 penalty points are accumulated again, the suspension of the exercise of the right to drive will be this time for a period of 60 days.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

The application of penalty points and other contraventional sanctions and technical‑administrative measures - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Other contraventional sanctions and technical‑administrative measures

Class I contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Introduction to contraventional sanctions; Class I contraventions; Application of 2 penalty points

Class II contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Class II contraventions; 30‑day licence suspension; Application of 3 penalty points

Class III contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Class III contraventions; 60‑day licence suspension; Application of 4 penalty points

Class IV contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Class IV contraventions; 90 or 120‑day licence suspension; Application of 6 penalty points

For answer  A 

OUG* - Article 99

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class I of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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2. failure to comply with the obligation to signal the manoeuvre of changing the direction of travel;
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For answer  B 

OUG* - Article 99

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class I of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is also applied to the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 2 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter a).
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class II of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is also applied to the driver of a 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 commission by the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions entails, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
a) 2 penalty points for the commission of the following acts:
1. incorrect use of high beam lights when meeting a motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor coming from the opposite direction;
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9. incorrect use of high beam lights with respect to the motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor travelling in front of it, in the same direction of travel.
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b) 3 penalty points for the commission of the following acts:
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8. use of fog lights in conditions other than in fog;
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For answer  C 

OUG* - Article 103

(1) The suspension of the exercise of the right to drive motor vehicles, agricultural or forestry tractors or trams operates:
a) for a period of 30 days, if the holder of the driving licence has committed contraventions which accumulate 15 penalty points;
b) for a period of 60 days, if the holder of the driving licence accumulates again at least 15 penalty points in the following 12 months from the date of expiry of the last suspension of the exercise of the right to drive.
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)