Are drivers and other road users obliged to assist the victims of a traffic accident?

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Yes, it is a legal and moral duty. According to the General Traffic Regulations and the Criminal Code, every road user (including pedestrians) who witnesses an accident or arrives at one has the obligation to assist the victims or request help if they cannot provide it directly. The exception: You are only exempt from this obligation if help is already organized (meaning emergency services or law enforcement officers are already acting), so as not to hinder their work or create new dangers. Ignoring this duty constitutes a crime of failure to render aid.

Are drivers and other road users obliged to assist the victims of a traffic accident?

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