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IV Ka 1074/13 AI generated

Appeal court acquits driver of traffic offense, ruling victim's late turn signal caused the accident.

Case Number IV Ka 1074/13
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The appeal court overturned the lower court's conviction, acquitting the defendant of the traffic offense. The lower court found the defendant at fault for speeding and failing to check for space before overtaking, despite evidence suggesting the victim turned left without signaling. The appellate court held that the victim's failure to signal and execute the turn safely was the primary cause, rendering the defendant's actions not negligent.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.; Art. 22 Prawo o ruchu drogowym: The driver is not liable for a traffic accident if the accident was caused by the other participant's failure to signal a turn or execute a maneuver safely.

Keywords

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traffic accident liability failure to signal turn negligence in overtaking appellate acquittal causation in traffic law

Cited Legislation

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.
Art. 118 § 1 k.pw.
Art. 118 § 3 k.pw.
Art. 22 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
art. 427 § 1 k.p.k

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