In the presented situation, are you obliged to stop and take an interest in this person?

Description

Art. 44 paras. 2 and 3 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, in this situation, there is a legal obligation to provide assistance. Anyone who witnesses or is involved in an accident where people are injured must stop and provide the necessary help to the victims. This obligation arises from both Art. 44 of the Road Traffic Act (for participants in the incident) and Art. 162 of the Penal Code (a general duty). Failure to provide assistance is a criminal offence.

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