Is the driver required to ensure that passengers maintain a proper position while the vehicle is in motion?

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Yes, it is a fundamental obligation. According to the General Traffic Regulations, the driver of a vehicle is obliged to maintain their own freedom of movement, the necessary field of vision, and permanent attention to driving. To guarantee this, they must specifically ensure that both they and the rest of the passengers maintain a proper position, and that transported objects or animals are properly placed. If a passenger sits incorrectly (e.g., putting feet on the dashboard or blocking a mirror), it compromises both active safety (driver visibility) and passive safety (effectiveness of the seatbelt and airbag). Therefore, the responsibility falls on the driver.

Is the driver required to ensure that passengers maintain a proper position while the vehicle is in motion?

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