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II W 61/24 AI generated

Court convicts driver of traffic violation for failing to maintain safe distance, imposing 500 PLN fine.

Case Number II W 61/24
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 failing to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a collision. Although the defendant claimed she stopped in time, the court rejected her testimony based on consistent witness statements and her post-accident behavior. Consequently, the court imposed a 500 PLN fine, noting the defendant's ability to pay and the frequent nature of this specific violation.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 86 § 1 kw Prawa o ruchu drogowym; Art. 19 ust. 2 pkt 3 Prawa o ruchu drogowym: The court may convict a driver for failing to maintain a safe distance when witness testimony contradicts the driver's account and their post-accident conduct indicates guilt.

Keywords

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traffic violation safe distance collision liability driver negligence fine imposition witness testimony road safety

Cited Legislation

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Art. 86 § 1 kw Prawa o ruchu drogowym
Art. 19 ust. 2 pkt 3 Prawa o ruchu drogowym

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