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Does the provisions of the Law on road traffic allow you to move away from the vehicle while the engine is running?

Does the provisions of the Law on road traffic allow you to move away from the vehicle while the engine is running?

Description

Art. 60 para. 2 pt. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - The Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: No.

According to Art. 60 para. 2 pt. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver is forbidden from leaving the vehicle when its engine is running. This provision is intended to ensure safety, for instance, by preventing the vehicle from rolling away or being used by an unauthorised person. Leaving the engine running while stationary also causes excessive exhaust emissions and noise.