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voorzienbare hindernis

English translation: foreseeable obstruction

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Flemish term or phrase:voorzienbare hindernis
English translation:foreseeable obstruction
Entered by: Michael Beijer

19:33 Apr 13, 2013
Flemish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / uittreksel strafregister
Flemish term or phrase: voorzienbare hindernis
This term appears in an excerpt from a Belgian judicial record. The person in question received a conviction for 'voorzienbare hinderhis' and a brief driving ban.

A 1:1 translation here seems most inappropriate for the Canadian English target audience. Even if the proposed solution relates to a UK or US setting, then I can compare it against the local system to verify or identify the proper term. Prompt feedback appreciated.
Robert Kleemaier
Canada
Local time: 11:58
foreseeable obstruction
Explanation:
'He shall, when adjusting the speed of his vehicle, pay constant regard to the circumstances, in particular the lie of the land, the state of the road, the condition and load of his vehicle, the weather conditions and the density of traffic, so as to be able to stop his vehicle within his range of forward vision and short of any foreseeable obstruction.' (http://www.international-driving-permit.com/Convention-on-Ro... )

'We also believe that the instances of inadvertent shut down can be
mitigated by other means, such as better control or switch location,
which will not inadvertently get in the way of the driver's wrist, arm,
bracelet, or other foreseeable obstruction and ask for comment on this
facet of vehicle design.' (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-12/html/2011-31441.h... )
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Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:58
Grading comment
Thx, Michael. This will do nicely. Cheers, R.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4foreseeable obstruction
Michael Beijer
4avoidable obstruction
LouisV (X)


Discussion entries: 5





  

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38 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
foreseeable obstruction


Explanation:
'He shall, when adjusting the speed of his vehicle, pay constant regard to the circumstances, in particular the lie of the land, the state of the road, the condition and load of his vehicle, the weather conditions and the density of traffic, so as to be able to stop his vehicle within his range of forward vision and short of any foreseeable obstruction.' (http://www.international-driving-permit.com/Convention-on-Ro... )

'We also believe that the instances of inadvertent shut down can be
mitigated by other means, such as better control or switch location,
which will not inadvertently get in the way of the driver's wrist, arm,
bracelet, or other foreseeable obstruction and ask for comment on this
facet of vehicle design.' (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-12/html/2011-31441.h... )

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:58
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thx, Michael. This will do nicely. Cheers, R.
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
avoidable obstruction


Explanation:
It just seems to fit better

LouisV (X)
Australia
Local time: 04:58
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Michael Beijer: not so sure. see my discussion entry
17 hrs
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