In the given situation it is observed that the intersection is blocked due to congestion. Even if you encounter the sign “Priority road”, which gives you the right of way, you are prohibited from entering this intersection, you must stop and wait for the intersection to clear. Only after it is cleared you can enter the intersection. For entering an intersection when traffic inside it is blocked, the contravention fine provided in class II of sanctions and 3 penalty points apply.
The correct answer is: A
Regulation** - Article 105
Is prohibited the entering 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) Entering a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if this causes the blocking of the intersection.
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OUG* - Article 100
(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class II 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 apply, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter b).
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OUG* - Article 101
(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class IV 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) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in class IV 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 apply, 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 entails, in addition to the fine penalty, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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b) 3 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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6. entering an intersection when traffic inside it is blocked;
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d) 6 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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10. entering an intersection regulated by traffic lights, if this causes the blocking of traffic inside the intersection.
* OUG = GOVERNMENT 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)
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