XI W 3503/16
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Court acquits driver of traffic offense, finding yellow light entry legally justified due to emergency braking impossibility.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court acquitted the defendant of a traffic violation involving a collision at an intersection. Evidence showed the driver entered the intersection on a yellow light because stopping would have required sudden braking, which was physically impossible given the vehicle's speed and distance. The court ruled that the driver acted with the necessary special caution and complied with regulations allowing entry when stopping is unfeasible.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 3 ust. 1 Prawo o ruchu drogowym; § 95 ust. 1 pkt 2 Rozporządzenia w sprawie znaków i sygnałów drogowych: A driver may enter an intersection on a yellow light if stopping would require sudden braking, provided they exercise special caution and cannot stop safely before the signal.
Keywords
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traffic violation acquittal
yellow light entry
special caution requirement
sudden braking impossibility
emergency driving rules
collision liability assessment
road safety regulations
Cited Legislation
AI generatedart. 3 ust. 1 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
art. 86 § 1 kw
§ 95 ust. 1 pkt 2 Rozporządzenia w sprawie znaków i sygnałów drogowych
art. 118 § 2 k.p.w.
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