Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle which is not lawfully loaded or marked?
- No, a policeman is not permitted to prohibit the vehicle from driving.
- Yes, but only on an urban road.
- No, a traffic policeman may only reprimand the vehicle owner, warn him and write him a ticket.
- Correct answer: Yes, a policeman may prohibit the vehicle from driving until the freight is lawfully arranged.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, a policeman may prohibit the vehicle from driving until the freight is lawfully arranged.
A vehicle whose load is not lawfully secured or which is not properly marked endangers its driver and other road users. That is why a policeman may prohibit it from continuing until the freight is lawfully arranged and the vehicle is properly marked, rather than just issuing a ticket. This power is not limited to urban roads; it applies on any road.