Are you allowed to leave the scene of the accident because you believe that the perpetrator of the accident will give first aid to the injured person?

Description

Art. 44 para. 3 in conjunction with para. 2 pts. 1) and 3) of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

You must not leave the scene of the incident. According to Art. 44 of the Road Traffic Act, every participant in an accident where people are injured is obliged to provide assistance. This obligation also applies to a witness of the incident, and failure to do so is punishable by law.

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