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The driver.
The driver, as the person who committed the act. Article 82’s general rule assigns liability to the offender, subject to statutory exceptions. A company instruction does not automatically make the company solely liable or remove the driver’s liability for that act. Other infringements, such as vehicle documents, inspections or maintenance affecting safety, may have different liability rules; this answer must not be applied to every infringement.
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The vehicle owner.
The company, provided that the non-compliance was ordered by it.
The driver.
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