In the given situation it is observed that the intersection is very crowded and there is the risk that it becomes blocked. Although the traffic light is on the green colour, You are prohibited to enter it because in this way you would produce the blocking of the intersection. Therefore, you must stop and wait for its clearing and then, at the green signal of the traffic light, you will be able to enter the intersection to continue your route.
For entering an intersection controlled by traffic lights, if through this the blocking of the intersection is produced, is sanctioned with contravention fine from class IV of sanctions and 6 penalty points.
The correct answer is: B
Regulation** - Article 105
Is prohibited the entering into an intersection even if the light signal or a priority sign allows, if because of the crowded traffic the driver of the vehicle risks to remain immobilized, hindering or preventing the unfolding of the traffic.
OUG* - Article 57
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(3) The entering of a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if through this the blocking of the intersection is produced.
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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) is applied also to the driver of 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 motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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d) 6 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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10. the entering into an intersection controlled by traffic lights, if through this the blocking of the traffic inside the intersection is produced.
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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) is applied also to the driver of 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 108
(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the fine sanction, 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. the entering into an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked.
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* 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)
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