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

For answer  A 

The registration certificate is NOT retained if the motor vehicle has advertising posters applied, provided that these do not restrict or blur visibility while driving, both from the inside and from the outside, or do not reduce the effectiveness of the lighting and light signalling devices or the reading of the registration number.

For answers  B  and  C 

The registration certificate is retained by the traffic police officer if the data in the registration certificate do not match the technical characteristics of the vehicle or the holder does not provide proof of concluding the motor third-party liability insurance.

The correct answer is: B and C

Recommendations:

Retention of the registration certificate and the application of other sanctions and technical-administrative measures - Audio-Video Lesson --> Other contraventional sanctions and technical-administrative measures

Obligations and prohibitions of vehicle drivers - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Code - Obligations, prohibitions and aggressive driving

For answer  A 

OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or recording certificate or the substitute proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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l) the motor vehicle, the agricultural or forestry tractor or the tram has applied on the windshield, rear window or side windows advertising posters or advertisements, non-approved and/or improperly marked films or accessories which restrict or blur visibility while driving, both from the inside and from the outside;
m) the motor vehicle and the agricultural or forestry tractor have applied on the front and/or rear part of it posters, inscriptions or advertisements that reduce the effectiveness of the lighting and light signalling devices or the reading of the registration number;
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(2) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), c), e), g), h^1), k), o), p), r), s) at the retention of the registration or recording certificate, the traffic police officer issues to the vehicle driver a substitute proof without the right of circulation, and in the cases provided in paragraph (1) letters a), d), f), h), i), j), l), m), n), t), u), v), x) and y) a substitute proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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For answer  B 

OUG* - Article 101

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the class III of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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4. the failure to fulfil the obligations of replacing the registration or recording certificate of the motor vehicle and the agricultural or forestry tractor or trailer in the cases provided by law;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or recording certificate or the substitute proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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p) the data in the registration or recording certificate do not match the technical characteristics of the vehicle;
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(2) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), c), e), g), h^1), k), o), p), r), s) at the retention of the registration or recording certificate, the traffic police officer issues to the vehicle driver a substitute proof without the right of circulation, and in the cases provided in paragraph (1) letters a), d), f), h), i), j), l), m), n), t), u), v), x) and y) a substitute proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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(3) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), o), p), r) and s), upon the retention of the registration certificate the traffic police officer also withdraws the registration number plates.
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For answer  C 

OUG* - Article 76

(1) Registered or recorded vehicles, except those with animal traction, which circulate on public roads, must have compulsory insurance for civil liability in case of damages caused to third parties by traffic accidents, according to the law.
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RCA LAW**** - Article 3

Obligation to conclude the RCA contract

Natural or legal persons who own vehicles subject to registration or recording in Romania, as well as trams, have the obligation to insure themselves for civil liability cases as a result of damages caused by vehicle accidents within the territorial limits provided in art. 2 point 18.

RCA LAW**** - Article 37

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(9) Violation by natural or legal persons of the insurance obligation provided in art. 3 and the obligations provided in art. 6 paragraphs (6) and (7) constitutes a contravention and is sanctioned with a fine from 1,000 lei to 2,000 lei and with the retention of the registration/recording certificate of the vehicle until the presentation of the document regarding the conclusion of the insurance. Their finding and application are carried out by police personnel.
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or recording certificate or the substitute proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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s) the vehicle is not insured for civil liability in case of damages caused to third parties by traffic accidents, according to the law;
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(2) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), c), e), g), h^1), k), o), p), r), s) at the retention of the registration or recording certificate, the traffic police officer issues to the vehicle driver a substitute proof without the right of circulation, and in the cases provided in paragraph (1) letters a), d), f), h), i), j), l), m), n), t), u), v), x) and y) a substitute proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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(3) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), o), p), r) and s), upon the retention of the registration certificate the traffic police officer also withdraws the registration number plates.
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
**** RCA LAW = LAW no. 132 of May 31, 2017 regarding compulsory motor third-party liability insurance for damages caused to third parties by vehicle and tram accidents updated (RCA LAW)