EstoniaIgaühe õigused ja vabadused 19 · Everyone's rights and freedoms
Toomas drives his car too fast. He says that, according to his beliefs, speed limits are wrong. What does the Constitution say?
In the exam (Estonian)
Toomas sõidab autoga liiga kiiresti. Ta ütleb, et tema veendumuste järgi on kiiruspiirangud valed. Mida ütleb põhiseadus?
- aBeliefs cannot excuse breaking the law.Veendumustega ei saa õiguserikkumist vabandada.Correct answer
- bHe is responsible only if he is an Estonian citizen.Ta vastutab ainult siis, kui ta on Eesti kodanik.
- cHis beliefs release him from responsibility.Tema veendumused vabastavad ta vastutusest.
Why?
Under § 41, everyone has the right to remain faithful to their beliefs, but beliefs cannot excuse breaking the law. Toomas is responsible for speeding like everyone else. (PS § 41)
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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