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

For answer  A 

Road traffic legislation prohibits the driving on public roads of motor vehicles when the noise while moving or stationary exceeds the legally allowed limit for that specific type of vehicle.

For answer  B 

Road traffic legislation does NOT prohibit the driving of cars that use larger rear-view mirrors, as long as these are approved and do not affect traffic safety.

For answer  C 

In this case “is not appropriate” refers to an approved device, but unsuitable for the respective vehicle, in which case driving is not automatically prohibited, however contravention sanctions may be applied.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

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

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

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

For answer  A 

Regulation* - Article 148

Is prohibited the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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16. to drive a vehicle that emits noxious gases over the legally allowed limit or whose noise while moving or stationary exceeds the sound threshold provided by law or that has unapproved devices mounted on the exhaust system;
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) The following acts committed by natural persons constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class II of sanctions:
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7. driving a motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor which, while moving or stationary, causes noise pollution or emits noxious gases over the legally allowed limit;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or record certificate or its replacement proof is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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i) the noise while moving or stationary exceeds the legally allowed limit for that specific type of 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), upon retention of the registration or record certificate, the traffic police officer issues the driver of the vehicle a replacement proof without the right to drive, 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 replacement proof with the right to drive for 15 days.
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For answer  B 

Road traffic legislation does not provide anything in this regard.

For answer  C 

Regulation** - Article 10

Motor vehicles, tractors used in agricultural and forestry operations and vehicles for performing services or works, trams and trailers must be equipped, by construction, with approved lighting, light signalling and audible warning systems that meet the technical conditions established by the competent authority.

Regulation** - Article 13

Is prohibited the mounting on the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor, tram or trailer of lights of another colour or intensity, other lights, devices or warning accessories than those approved.

* OUG = GOVERNMENT 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)