When a traffic accident occurs, the driver and other crew of the vehicle involved must stop driving immediately, give aid to the injured, and take the steps needed to prevent danger on the road.
交通事故が起きたとき、その車の運転者や乗務員は、直ちに運転を止めて、けが人を救護し、道路の危険を防ぐなど必要な措置をとらなければならない。
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Explanation
Article 72(1) requires the driver and crew to stop at once, help injured people, and remove danger from the road. This is a legal duty, not a choice.
Original text
直ちに車両等の運転を停止して、負傷者を救護し、道路における危険を防止する等必要な措置を講じなければならない
Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法 第七十二条（交通事故の場合の措置） · Act No.105 of 1960
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