Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 430 / 626
Ud. circula conduciendo su vehículo por una vía interurbana y advierte que se ha producido un accidente de circulación. ¿Debe detenerse para auxiliar y prestar ayuda a las víctimas?
You are driving on a road outside a built-up area and notice that a road accident has happened. Must you stop to help the victims?
- ASí, cuando no se haya personado en el lugar del hecho la Autoridad o los Agentes encargados de la vigilancia del tráfico.Yes, when the authorities or traffic officers have not arrived at the scene.
- BSí, se haya o no personado la Autoridad o sus Agentes.Yes, whether or not the authorities or their officers have arrived.
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- ASí, cuando no se haya personado en el lugar del hecho la Autoridad o los Agentes encargados de la vigilancia del tráfico.Yes, when the authorities or traffic officers have not arrived at the scene.
It is correct to stop and help the victims of an accident if there are no authorities or traffic officers at the scene. Helping people who may need assistance is a moral and legal duty, as long as it is safe to do so. If the authorities are already there, they will deal with the situation.
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