IV Ka 1074/13
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Appeal court acquits driver of traffic offense, ruling victim's late turn signal caused the accident.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedArt. 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
AI generatedArt. 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