„Nu solicit” nu înseamnă „refuz”. De ce a fost achitat un șofer

A driver was acquitted by the Court of Appeal Pitești after it was determined that not requesting a second alcohol test did not equate to refusal. The driver stated he did not refuse the second test but simply did not request it. The court emphasized that the collection of samples is mandatory and not contingent on the driver's request. Therefore, the lack of a request for the second sample was not considered a refusal, and the driver was not guilty of the alleged offense. This ruling clarifies that refusal and mere non-request are distinct concepts.