Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category D (D, D1, Tb, Tv)

For answer  A 

Failure to reduce speed in the cases provided by the regulation is sanctioned with the contravention fine provided in the third class of sanctions. For this act the right to drive is not suspended, in which case the measure of retaining the driving licence is not applied either.

For answer  B 

Failure to give priority to pedestrians engaged in the lawful crossing of the public road, when they have priority of passing, is considered a contravention and is sanctioned with the contravention fine from the third class of sanctions and with the application of the measure of retaining the driving licence with a view to suspending the right to drive for a period of 60 days.

For answer  C 

Irregular waiting is sanctioned with the contravention fine provided in the second class of sanctions and with the application of penalty points, the number of penalty points varying depending on the rule that was violated. For this act the right to drive is not suspended, in which case the measure of retaining the driving licence is not applied either.

The correct answer is: B

Recommendations:

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

Contraventions of the second class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Second class contraventions; Suspension of licence for 30 days; Application of 3 penalty points

Contraventions of the third class - Audio-Video Lesson --> Third class contraventions; Suspension of licence for 60 days; Application of 4 penalty points

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

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

For answer  A 

OUG* - Article 101

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the third class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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9. failure to reduce speed in the cases provided by the regulation;
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For answer  B 

Regulation** - Article 135

The driver of a vehicle is obliged to give priority of passing also in the following situations:
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h) to the pedestrian who is crossing the public road, through a specially designated, marked and properly signalled place or at the green colour of the traffic light intended for him, when he is on the driving direction of the vehicle.

OUG* - Article 101

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(3) Constitutes contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the third class of sanctions and with the application of the complementary contravention sanction of suspension of the right to drive for a period of 60 days the committing by the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of the following acts:
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e) failure to give priority of passing to pedestrians engaged in the lawful crossing of the public road through the specially designated and signalled places, who are on the direction of travel of the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram;
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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 the right of circulation for a period of 15 days.
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For answer  C 

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) also applies to the driver of a 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 108

(1) The committing by the driver of a 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:
b) 3 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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7. irregular waiting;
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d) 6 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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5. circulation or waiting on the prohibited space that separates the directions of circulation on the motorway or on the express road;
6. waiting or parking motor vehicles on the motorway or on the express road in places other than those specially designated and signalled;
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of 12 December 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)