In the situation where you want to enter an intersection, but it is blocked due to congestion, even if the color of the traffic light is green and allows you to pass, you are prohibited from entering that intersection, in which case you must stop and wait for the intersection to be cleared. After it is cleared, you can enter the intersection only on the green color of the traffic light.
The correct answer is: A
Regulation** - Article 105
Is prohibited the entry into an intersection even if the light signal or a priority sign allows it, if due to traffic congestion the driver of the vehicle risks remaining immobilized, hindering or preventing the flow of traffic.
OUG* - Article 57
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(3) The entry of a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if this causes the blocking of the intersection.
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OUG* - Article 100
(1) Are 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 101
(1) Are contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the fourth class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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7. failure to respect the obligation to allow the driver of the vehicle remaining inside the intersection to leave it;
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OUG* - Article 102
(1) Are contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the fourth 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 6 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter d).
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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, in addition to the sanction of the fine, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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b) 3 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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6. entering an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked;
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d) 6 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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10. entering an intersection directed by traffic lights, if this causes the blocking of traffic inside the intersection.
* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)
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