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IV W 237/16 AI generated

Court convicts driver of traffic violation for unsafe lane change causing collision and imposes fine.

Case Number IV W 237/16
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court found the defendant guilty of a traffic violation for an unsafe lane change that caused a collision. The prosecution argued the driver failed to exercise due care and yield to the vehicle ahead, while the defense likely contested the severity or facts. The court ruled that the driver's actions violated specific traffic safety principles and imposed a 500 zloty fine along with court costs.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.; Art. 22 ust. 1, 4 Prawo o ruchu drogowym; Art. 3 Prawo o ruchu drogowym; The court established that a driver who changes lanes without yielding to oncoming traffic and causing a collision commits a traffic offense punishable by a fine.

Keywords

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traffic violation lane change collision liability due care standard traffic fine road safety criminal procedure

Cited Legislation

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.
Art. 118 § 1 k.p.w.
Art. 22 ust. 1 i 4 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
Art. 3 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
Art. 9 § 2 k.w.
Art. 24 § 3 k.w.
Art. 33 § 1 k.w.
Art. 627 k.p.k.
art. 118 § 1 k.p
art. 157 § 2 k.k

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