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

For answer  A 

In the case of driving on public roads a vehicle with defects in the steering mechanism, the registration certificate is retained, and the following sanctions are also applied:

• in the case where it is a matter of major deficiencies, the contravention fine provided in class III of sanctions is applied;
• in the case where it is a matter of dangerous (grave) deficiencies, the contravention fine provided in class IV of sanctions is applied and the driving license is retained for the purpose of suspending the exercise of the right to drive for a period of 90 days, a replacement proof with the right to drive for a period of 15 days is issued and the vehicle is immobilized.

For answer  B 

Indeed, for this act a contravention fine is applied, but in addition to this, the sanctions and measures listed in answer A are also applied. Therefore, answer B cannot be correct.

For answer  C 

Indeed, for this act a contravention fine and the retention of the registration certificate are applied, but in addition to this, the sanctions and measures listed in answer A are also applied. Therefore, answer C cannot be correct.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

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 I contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Introduction to contravention sanctions; Class I contraventions; Application of 2 penalty points

Class II contraventions - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Class II contraventions; 30‑day license suspension; Application of 3 penalty points

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

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

OUG* - Article 96

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(7) The immobilization of a vehicle consists of removing it from the carriageway, onto the shoulder or as close as possible to the edge of the road, and making it unable to move by using technical devices or other means of blocking.
(8) The immobilization of a vehicle is ordered by the traffic police officer, as a result of the committing by its driver of one of the acts provided in art. 117 paragraph (1).

OUG* - Article 101

(1) The following acts committed by natural persons constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class III of sanctions:
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11. driving a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor, trailer or tram with major deficiencies in the braking system or steering mechanism, in the lighting system or sound warning system or when these are missing;
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OUG* - Article 102

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(3) Constitutes contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in class IV of sanctions and with the application of the complementary sanction of suspension of the exercise of the right to drive for a period of 90 days the committing by the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of the following acts:
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b) driving the vehicle with dangerous deficiencies in the braking system or in the steering mechanism;
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OUG* - Article 111

(1) The driving license or the replacement proof thereof is retained in the following cases:
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c) at the committing of one of the contraventions provided in art. 100 paragraph (3), art. 101 paragraph (3), art. 102 paragraph (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 license is issued with the right to drive for a period of 15 days.
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or enrollment certificate or the replacement proof thereof is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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g) the steering mechanism presents major or dangerous deficiencies;
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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 the retention of the registration or enrollment 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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OUG* - Article 117

(1) The immobilization of a vehicle is ordered by the traffic police officer in the case of the committing by its driver of one of the following acts:
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b) driving a vehicle that damages the public road or affects the environment or that presents dangerous deficiencies in the braking system or in the steering mechanism;
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of 12 December 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)