1. The driver of a vehicle is obliged to signal the stoppage of a motor vehicle or trailer due to damage or an accident:
1) on a motorway or expressway - in each case;
2) on other hard-surface roads:
a) outside built-up areas - when stopping on the road in a place where it is prohibited, and on the roadside if the vehicle is not visible from a sufficient distance,
b) in built-up areas - when stopping on the road in a place where stopping is prohibited.
2. The stoppage of the vehicle referred to in paragraph 1 should be signaled as follows:
1) on a motorway or expressway - by:
a) switching on the vehicle's hazard warning lights, and if the vehicle is not equipped with them, switching on the position lights,
b) placing a reflective warning triangle at a distance of 100 m behind the vehicle; this triangle is placed on the roadway or shoulder, depending on the place where the vehicle is stationary;
2) on other roads:
a) outside built-up areas - by placing a reflective warning triangle at a distance of 30-50 m behind the vehicle and switching on the hazard warning lights; if the vehicle is not equipped with hazard warning lights, the position lights should be turned on,
b) in built-up areas - by turning on the hazard warning lights, and if the vehicle is not equipped with them, the position lights should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed behind or on the vehicle, at a height of no more than 1 m.
