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For answer  A 

According to the road legislation, stopping on the sidewalk is permitted only in the places where the road signalling explicitly indicates the permission to perform this maneuver. In these situations, it is obligatory to ensure a minimum portion of 1 meter of the width of the sidewalk for the movement of pedestrians. If this portion is not left free for pedestrians, the stopping cannot be carried out lawfully.

For answer  B 

Even if on the sidewalk there are areas marked and signalled for stopping, the voluntary stopping is permitted only if the condition of ensuring a corridor of at least 1 meter for the movement of pedestrians is also fulfilled. However, answer B does not explicitly mention the obligation to ensure this minimum space for pedestrians, which is why it cannot be considered correct.

For answer  C 

Although stopping on the sidewalk is generally prohibited, there are exceptions regulated through the arrangements made by the road administrator which allow stopping in certain areas. Therefore, answer C cannot be considered correct because it does not take into account the exceptions permitted by the legislation.

The correct answer is: A

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OUG* - Article 72

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(7) Is prohibited the occupation of sidewalks with immobilized vehicles, and when this is permitted, according to the signs or markings, the minimum width of the sidewalk left at the disposal of pedestrians must be at least one meter.
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Regulation** - Article 142

Is prohibited the voluntary stopping of vehicles:
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n) on the sidewalk, except for the situation in which the public road administrator has executed arrangements which respect the provisions of art. 144 paragraph (2) and (3);
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Regulation** - Article 144

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(2) The public road administrator may arrange on certain areas of the sidewalk, with the approval of the traffic police, spaces intended for stopping or waiting of vehicles, properly marked and signalled. The arrangements may be executed only if:
a) the corridor intended for pedestrian movement is respected, established according to the norms in force, which cannot be less than 1 m width;
b) the access of vehicles into the parking is carried out from the carriageway;
c) the positioning of vehicles in the parking does not hinder the movement on the first lane or on the arranged lanes.
(3) Parking for motor vehicles cannot be arranged on the sidewalk at less than 10 m from intersections, public transport stops or pedestrian crossings.

* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)