II W 216/18
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Court convicts pedestrian for traffic violation of entering crosswalk before vehicle, sentencing to fine.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court convicted the defendant of a traffic violation for failing to exercise due care by entering a pedestrian crossing directly in front of an approaching vehicle. The prosecution argued that the driver had no chance to avoid the collision, while the defense contended the driver should have anticipated the pedestrian's movement. The court ruled that pedestrians must ensure vehicles are at a safe distance before entering the road, even at crossings, and imposed a 100 zloty fine.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 86 § 1 kw; Art. 24 § 1, 3 kw: A pedestrian must verify that approaching vehicles are at a safe distance before entering a crosswalk and cannot assume immediate right of way.
Keywords
AI generated
traffic violation
pedestrian crossing
due care obligation
traffic fine
right of way
criminal liability
road safety
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 86 § 1 kw
Art. 24 § 1 kw
Art. 24 § 3 kw
Art. 624 k.p.k.
Art. 119 k.p.w.
Cited Case Law
AI generatedII KKN 90/96
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