Intermittent honking, in order to warn the traffic participants behind the vehicle, is not recommended in such situations, some traffic participants might get scared.
The intermittent yellow lights, more precisely the direction indicator lights, are used for signalling the change of direction of travel, including when setting the vehicle in motion from standstill. These do not constitute the specific signalling of moving in reverse.
The drivers of motor vehicles are obliged to use the lights for moving in reverse when the vehicle is maneuvered backwards, these being the special lights intended for this maneuver. These are positioned at the rear of the motor vehicle and turn on automatically when engaging the gear lever in the reverse gear. It is recommended, through the traffic regulation, the equipment of motor vehicles also with sound devices for signalling this maneuver.
Regulation** - Article 113
(1) The sound warning means must be used from a distance of at least 25 m from those to whom they are addressed, for a duration of time that ensures the perception of the signal and without causing them maneuvers that may endanger traffic safety.
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Regulation** - Article 114
(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use their lighting and/or signalling installations, as follows:
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g) the direction indicator lights for signalling the change of direction of travel, including when setting the vehicle in motion from standstill.
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(5) The hazard warning lights are used in the following situations:
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b) when the vehicle moves very slowly and/or constitutes by itself a danger for the other traffic participants;
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Regulation** - Article 114
(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use their lighting and/or signalling installations, as follows:
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f) the lights for moving in reverse when the vehicle is maneuvered backwards;
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Regulation** - Article 128
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(4) Moving in reverse with the motor vehicle must be signalled with the special light or lights with which the vehicle is equipped. It is recommended the equipment of motor vehicles also with sound devices for signalling this maneuver.
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)
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