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

The registration or record certificate or the replacement proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:

• when the registered vehicle (for example a moped) does not have a valid periodic technical inspection performed or it is cancelled, and in the case of registered vehicles (for example a car) when they have the registration suspended by law because their periodic technical inspection is expired;
• when, while driving or standing, the vehicle causes noise pollution over the legally permitted limit;
• when, while driving or standing, the vehicle emits emissions over the legally permitted limit.

The correct answer is: A, B and C

Recommendations:

Retaining the registration certificate and applying other 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; Licence suspension 30 days; Application of 3 penalty points

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

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

For answer A

OUG* - Article 10

(1) It is prohibited the circulation on public roads of vehicles that do not meet the technical requirements, of those whose validity term of the periodic technical inspection has expired, as well as of those not insured for civil liability for damages caused to third parties through traffic accidents.
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OUG* - Article 102

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class IV of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
1. driving on public roads a vehicle that presents dangerous deficiencies or a registered vehicle whose validity term of the periodic technical inspection has expired;
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39. driving a vehicle whose registration is suspended.
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OUG* - Article 11

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(4^5) The suspension by law of the registration of the vehicle also occurs on the date of the expiration or, as applicable, the cancellation of the periodic technical inspection and ends on the date on which the vehicle passes a new periodic technical inspection.
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or record certificate or the replacement proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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a) the registered vehicle does not have a valid periodic technical inspection performed or it is cancelled;
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y) the registration of the vehicle is suspended, under 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 record certificate, the traffic police officer issues the driver of the vehicle a replacement 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 replacement proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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For answer B

Regulation* - Article 148

Is prohibited the the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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16. to drive a vehicle that emits emissions over the legally permitted limit or whose noise while driving or standing exceeds the noise threshold provided by law or that has on the exhaust system devices not approved;
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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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7. driving a motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor that, while driving or standing, causes noise pollution or emits emissions over the legally permitted limit;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or record certificate or the replacement proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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i) the noise while driving or standing exceeds the legally permitted limit for the respective 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) at the retention of the registration or record certificate, the traffic police officer issues the driver of the vehicle a replacement 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 replacement proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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For answer C

Regulation* - Article 148

Is prohibited the the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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16. to drive a vehicle that emits emissions over the legally permitted limit or whose noise while driving or standing exceeds the noise threshold provided by law or that has on the exhaust system devices not approved;
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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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7. driving a motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor that, while driving or standing, causes noise pollution or emits emissions over the legally permitted limit;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or record certificate or the replacement proof of it is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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j) the engine emits polluting emissions over the legally permitted limits;
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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 record certificate, the traffic police officer issues the driver of the vehicle a replacement 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 replacement proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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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 (Regulation of the Road Traffic Code)