36.5. Drivers who operate vehicles and for whom there are sufficient grounds to believe that they are under the influence of intoxication:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety and the prevention of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants. Such situations are among the most dangerous on the road, so the traffic rules and legislation provide not just for a “check,” but for clear procedural actions that must immediately stop potentially dangerous driving.
The question tests knowledge of the section “Duties and Rights of Drivers” (para. 2.5 and para. 2.9 “a”) and the application of Article 266 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (CUAO) in practical cases during a vehicle stop by a police officer. A driver is prohibited from driving while intoxicated, and at the request of a police officer, he or she is obliged to undergo an examination in the prescribed manner. It is important to understand that “examination” here means an official procedure (on-site with certified devices or in a medical institution), not just visual observation.
The correct option provides for two mandatory measures: removal from driving and conducting an examination. This is exactly how Article 266 of the CUAO formulates the requirement: if there are sufficient grounds to believe the driver is intoxicated, he or she cannot be allowed to continue driving until their condition is clarified. The alternative option, which mentions only the examination, is incomplete because it ignores the key purpose of the procedure—to immediately stop a potentially dangerous person from driving until the test results are obtained, which is fundamental for the theoretical exam and the practical understanding of traffic rules.
Clause 2.5
At the request of a police officer, the driver must undergo a medical examination in the prescribed manner to determine the state of alcoholic, narcotic or other intoxication, or being under the influence of medicinal drugs that reduce his attention and reaction speed.
Clause 2.9 (subclause "a")
The driver is prohibited from operating a vehicle while in a state of alcoholic, narcotic or other intoxication, or under the influence of medicinal drugs that reduce attention and reaction speed.
Article 266 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (additionally, procedure for removal and examination)
Persons who operate vehicles and for whom there are grounds to believe that they are in a state of alcoholic, narcotic or other intoxication, or under the influence of medicinal drugs that reduce their attention and reaction speed, are subject to removal from operating these vehicles and examination for the state of alcoholic, narcotic or other intoxication, or being under the influence of medicinal drugs that reduce their attention and reaction speed.
That is, the correct answer is "Are subject to removal from operating these vehicles and examination for intoxication," given that the Traffic Rules prohibit driving while intoxicated (clause 2.9 "a") and require the driver to undergo an examination at the request of a police officer (clause 2.5), and removal from driving when there are grounds is directly provided for by Article 266 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.
When a police officer stops a vehicle and observes signs that provide grounds to believe the driver may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants, or under the influence of medications that reduce attention and reaction speed, the law prescribes a clear procedure for further actions. It is important to understand here: this is not about a mere 'visual assumption,' but about the presence of sufficient grounds, that is, noticeable signs of the driver's behavior or condition.
Article 266 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses stipulates that in such a situation, the driver is not allowed to continue driving, but is removed from control of the vehicle. The logic is simple: if there is a reasonable suspicion of intoxication, further driving creates increased danger for the driver and other road users, so the first step is to stop this particular driver from operating the vehicle.
After removal, an examination for intoxication must be conducted. An important point: 'examination' in this context means carrying out the prescribed verification procedure (for example, using special technical devices on the spot or in a medical institution), not just visual observation. That is, the law requires not only to stop the driver, but also to check his condition according to the established procedure.
Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Are subject to removal from control of these vehicles and examination for intoxication,' because according to Article 266 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, if there are sufficient grounds to believe the driver is intoxicated, two measures must be applied: removal from control and examination according to the established procedure.