Is the vehicle left unattended in the parking lot properly protected against being started by unauthorized person?

Description

Art. 46 para. 5 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 108, item 908, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The vehicle is not properly secured because the driver has left the keys in the ignition. According to Art. 46 para. 5 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver is obliged to secure the vehicle against its use by an unauthorised person. Leaving the keys in the ignition is a gross violation of this duty and creates a risk of theft.

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