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

For answer  A 

Failure to respect the rules regarding the towing of vehicles is sanctioned only with the fine provided in the fourth class of sanctions. For this act the right to drive is NOT suspended.

For answer  B 

Excessive use of the horn, more precisely failure to respect the rules for the use of audible warning means, is sanctioned only with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions. For this act the right to drive is NOT suspended.

For answer  C 

It is prohibited to overtake a line of vehicles waiting at the red colour of the traffic light, this contravention is sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions and with the suspension of the exercise of the right to drive for a period of 30 days.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

Contraventions of the first class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Introduction to contraventional sanctions; First class contraventions; Application of 2 penalty points

Contraventions of the second class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Second class contraventions; Licence suspension 30 days; Application of 3 penalty points

Contraventions of the third class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Third class contraventions; Licence suspension 60 days; Application of 4 penalty points

Contraventions of the fourth class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Fourth class contraventions; Licence suspension 90 or 120 days; Application of 6 penalty points

Other sanctions and technical-administrative measures - Audio-Video Lesson --> Other contraventional sanctions and technical-administrative measures

For answer  A 

Regulation* - Article 157

(1) The towing of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor is carried out with the observance of the following rules:
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b) the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor towing must not tow a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor heavier than its own mass, except when the towing is performed by a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor specially intended for repair services;
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OUG* - Article 102

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the fourth class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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24. failure to respect the rules regarding the towing of vehicles;
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For answer  B 

Regulation* - Article 148

Is prohibited the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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13. to use abusively the audible warning means;
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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2. failure by the drivers of vehicles to respect the rules for the use of audible warning means, except for those driving motor vehicles provided in art. 32 paragraph (2) letters a) and b) (motor vehicles with priority traffic regime: ambulance, firefighters, police, etc);
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For answer  C 

OUG* - Article 100

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(3) Constitutes a contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions and with the application of the complementary contraventional sanction of the suspension of the exercise of the right to drive for a period of 30 days the committing by the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of the following acts:
a) overtaking lines of vehicles stopped at the red colour of the traffic light or at level crossings with the current railway;
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OUG* - Article 111

(1) The driving licence or the replacement proof thereof is retained in the following cases:
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c) when committing one of the contraventions provided in art. 100 paragraph (3), art. 101 paragraph (3), art. 102 paragraphs (3) and (4) and in the situation provided in art. 115 paragraph (1);
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(5) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters e) and g), in art. 100 paragraph (3), in art. 101 paragraph (3), in art. 102 paragraph (3) letters b), e) and f) of this emergency ordinance, as well as in art. 334 paragraphs (1) and (3) of the Criminal Code, the replacement proof of the driving licence is issued with right of circulation for a period of 15 days.
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Regulation of the Road Traffic Code)