In Danish traffic rules, how is 'standsning' (stopping) legally distinguished from 'parkering' (parking)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Standsning is bringing the vehicle to rest for up to 3 minutes (or longer for continuous
- Step 1: Under Færdselsloven § 2, 'standsning' is keeping the vehicle stationary for up to 3 minutes or for as long as ongoing boarding/alighting or loading/unloading takes place; any other stopping is 'parkering'. Answer: Standsning is bringing the vehicle to rest for up to 3 minutes (or longer for continuous. Why not the others: Turning off the engine does not convert stopping to parking if loading is actively occurring, traffic lights involve waiting (standsning af færdselsmæssige årsager), and Danish law distinguishes them strictly.
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