Which of the following actions towards a person injured in an accident may entail penal liability?

Description

Art. 162 § 1 of the Act of 6 June 1997 - Criminal Code Art. 93 of the Act of 20 May 1971 - Code of Petty Offences (Journal of Laws 1971 No. 12 item 114) Art. 44 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137)

Explanation

Correct answer: Failure to provide any aid.

Failure to provide assistance to an injured person in an accident who is in a situation that poses a direct danger of loss of life or serious bodily harm is a criminal offence. According to Art. 162 § 1 of the Criminal Code, this is punishable by up to 3 years of imprisonment. The primary duty is to call the emergency services (e.g., dialling 112) and secure the scene, provided this does not endanger oneself.

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