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You are involved in a road accident. Are you obliged to give first aid to the injured persons if you do not have medical qualifications?
Description
Art. 44 para. 2 pt. 1 and para. 3 of the Act of 20 June 1997 "Road Traffic Act" (consolidated text, Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137).
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes
Yes, every participant in a road accident has a legal duty to provide assistance to the victims. According to Art. 44 of the Road Traffic Act and Art. 162 of the Penal Code, failure to provide assistance is a crime. This assistance involves taking action to the best of one's ability, and above all, securing the scene of the incident and calling the emergency services.