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For answer  A 

Traffic legislation does not allow any exception from the use of approved lights, regardless of the reason invoked (increased visibility, aesthetics etc.). Installing non-approved lights remains prohibited and sanctionable. Therefore, answer A is wrong, even if the purpose is increasing visibility.

For answer  B 

Traffic legislation does not allow the driver to install according to his own criteria other lights, regardless of the reason, including that of better visibility at night. Visibility at night must be ensured exclusively through the lighting systems approved by design or approved by the competent authority. Therefore, answer B is wrong, the justification does not cancel the legal prohibition.

For answer  C 

Owners of motor vehicles are not allowed to install on them lights of another color and intensity than those approved. Non-compliance with these prohibitions is considered a contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the third sanction class and with the retention of the registration certificate, a replacement proof with the right of circulation for 15 days being issued.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

Obligations and prohibitions of vehicle drivers - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Obligations, prohibitions and aggressive driving

The technical condition that vehicles circulating on the public road must meet - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - The technical condition of vehicles and the lighting and light signalling system

Retention of the registration certificate and application of other sanctions and technical-administrative measures - Audio-Video Lesson --> Other contravention sanctions and technical-administrative measures

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

Regulation** - Article 10

Motor vehicles, tractors used in agricultural and forestry operations and vehicles for performing services or works, trams and trailers must be equipped, by design, with approved lighting, light signalling and sound warning installations, which meet the technical conditions established by the competent authority.

Regulation** - Article 13

Is prohibited the installation on the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor, tram or trailer of lights of another color or intensity, of other lights, devices or warning accessories than those approved.

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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10. installing on the motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor, trailer or tram lights of another color or intensity, other lights or sound warning devices or non-approved accessories or modifications;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or recording certificate or its replacement proof is retained by the traffic police officer in the following cases:
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d) the vehicle circulates with major or dangerous deficiencies at the lighting-signalling systems or with other devices than those approved;
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2) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters b), c), e), g), h^1), k), o), p), r) and s), upon retaining the registration or recording certificate, the traffic police officer issues to 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) and x), 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 (Road Traffic Code Regulation)