The aggressiveness of drivers in traffic can be reported, starting from October 27, directly on an application of the Ministry of the Interior. Find out which maneuvers are considered aggressive and how to complete the report.
Aggressiveness in traffic can be reported directly on an MAI application. Archive photo
In the context in which traffic aggression has become a frequent phenomenon among drivers, the Ministry of the Interior informs that, starting from Sunday, October 27, the application is available where drivers can directly submit complaints, as well as evidence or clues that could lead to the identification of drivers who behaves aggressively in traffic, disturbing the other participants, informs News.ro.
“Preventing and combating violence in traffic is a priority field of action for the Romanian Police, which requires the concentration of institutional efforts, the identification and implementation of new working mechanisms, so that the victim is protected, and the aggressor or aggressors are held accountable. Starting from October 27, 2024, on the MAI application, hub.mai.gov.ro, in the ESAR section (reports of traffic violations), it will be possible to transmit information about aggressive behavior in driving vehicles on public roads“, the Romanian Police announced on Saturday.
What must the notification contain
According to MAI officials, the notification regarding aggressive behavior in traffic must contain the identification data of the person making the complaint (i.e. name, surname and personal numerical code or, as the case may be, the identification code, contact data, telephone number and mailing address ), a declaration on one’s own responsibility regarding the veracity of the transmitted data and the audio-video or video recording, the date, time, place or any other elements leading to the identification of the place where the possible contravention was caught, as well as the signature.
How the law defines aggressiveness in traffic
According to the legislation in force, considered aggressive maneuvers in traffic include:
– moving successively from one traffic lane to another or from one row to another, alternating from left to right, in order to overtake a line of vehicles traveling in the same direction;
– turning the vehicle by using the auxiliary brake;
– starting the vehicle from a standstill due to excessive spinning of the wheels when idling;
– traveling with the vehicle at a very small distance from another vehicle, in front of or behind it, as well as to the side, or suddenly reducing the speed of movement without good reason, likely to intimidate its driver.
– the repeated use of sound and/or light signals of a nature to unjustifiably oblige the driver of the vehicle driving in front of him to clear the traffic lane;
– driving the moped or motorcycle with only one of the wheels in contact with the roadway;
– walking backwards with the vehicle in order to intimidate other traffic participants driving behind it or intentionally making a controlled skid of the vehicle in order to turn or turn it and intentionally driving a vehicle by repeatedly accelerating the engine, likely to embarrass people located in the area of the public road.
penalties
The sanction for aggressive behavior in driving vehicles on public roads is provided by article 100/3/i of GEO no. 195/2002 regarding traffic on public roads and involves 4-5 fine points (660-825 lei). In addition, drivers with aggressive behavior have their driving license suspended for 30 days.
