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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 20 / 626

¿Debe un conductor detenerse para auxiliar y prestar ayuda a las víctimas en un accidente de tráfico en el que no está implicado?

Must a driver stop to help the victims of a road accident in which they are not involved?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BSí, si lo solicita alguna autoridad presente.Yes, if an authority at the scene asks them to.
  • CNo, ya que al no estar implicado, no tiene ninguna responsabilidad.No. As they are not involved, they have no responsibility.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Every road user who is involved in an accident, witnesses it or learns about it must help the victims or call for help, even if they are not responsible for it. No authority needs to ask. Failing to help can be a criminal offence.

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