Are you obliged to stop and inform the emergency services in this situation?

Description

Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, this is the duty of every road user. According to Art. 162 of the Penal Code, failing to provide assistance to a person in danger is a criminal offence. You must stop the vehicle in a safe place, assess the situation, and call the appropriate emergency services.

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