1 ptsB,C,D,C1,D1Official number: 6302
If you're involved in an accident on a motorway, do you have to signal the fact that your car is immobilized by turning on the emergency lights?
Description
Art. 50 para. 2 pt. 1) letter a) of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes
Yes, if a vehicle becomes immobilised on a motorway, whether due to an accident or a breakdown, the driver has an absolute duty to signal the stop. According to Art. 50 of the Road Traffic Act, you must switch on the hazard warning lights and place a warning triangle 100 m behind the vehicle. This is crucial for safety due to the high speeds of other vehicles.
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