Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category C (C, C1)

In the given situation it can be seen that the intersection is blocked due to congestion. Even if the traffic light is on the green colour, you are prohibited to enter the intersection. You must stop and wait for the unblocking of the intersection. After its unblocking you will enter the intersection only on the green colour of the traffic light. For entering an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked, contravention fine and penalty points are applied.

The correct answer is: C

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Regulation** - Article 105

Is prohibited the entry into an intersection even if the light signal or a priority sign allows, if due to traffic congestion the driver of the vehicle risks remaining immobilized, hindering or preventing the flow of traffic.

OUG* - Article 57

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(3) The entry of a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if this produces the blocking of the intersection.
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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) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is also applied to the driver of 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 101

(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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7. the non-observance of the obligation to allow the exit from the intersection to the driver of the vehicle remaining inside it;
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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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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is also applied to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 6 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter d).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:

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b) 3 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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6. the entry into an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked;
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d) 6 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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10. the entry into an intersection controlled by traffic lights, if this produces the blocking of the traffic inside the intersection.

* 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)