Do you need to be prepared for impediments to traffic in this situation?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo, on the right there is sign A-14 "roadworks", and in the left lane there is a road maintenance vehicle with a white and red closing board and sign C-9, which orders you to go around it on the right. The sign warns of roadworks being carried out, and the standing machine shows their effect: the left lane is occupied and all traffic has to fit into your right lane. You should expect impediments. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that A-14 warns of works being carried out on the road, and every warning sign requires particular caution. Drivers from the left lane will be pulling in in front of you, there may be workers on the roadway, and the cars in front of you may brake suddenly. You reduce speed, increase your following distance and leave room for those who have to change lanes.
Legal basis: § 7 para. 5, § 3 para. 1 and § 35 para. 1 point 9 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 22 para. 4a of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)