A police officer arriving at an accident scene gives the driver who caused the accident instructions needed to help the injured and keep traffic safe. Which of the following is correct?
At an accident scene, a police officer may order the driver who caused the accident to do what is needed to help the injured and keep traffic safe (Article 54(4) of the Road Traffic Act). Note that the arrival of an insurance agent or a settlement between the parties does not change this legal duty.
Answer: ①
Explanation
Under Article 54(4) of the Road Traffic Act, a police officer may order the driver or crew of a vehicle that caused an accident to take steps at the scene needed to help the injured and keep traffic safe. So the driver must follow those orders regardless of whether insurance staff have arrived or a settlement has been reached with the victim. The statement that the officer has no authority to give instructions is wrong.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제54조 제4항