In this situation, can a moped driver use the sound signal to hurry up a person crossing the road?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the video we are driving along a street in a new housing estate with cars parked on the right side, and we approach a pedestrian crossing where a pedestrian is crossing. In this situation a moped rider may not use the horn to hurry a person crossing the roadway - the answer is NO.
The horn may be used only when it is necessary to warn of danger, and in a built-up area - only in case of immediate danger. Hurrying a pedestrian is misuse of the signal, which is prohibited. A pedestrian on the crossing has right of way, and you must reduce speed and wait until they have crossed. The horn could frighten them, make them trip or step back right in front of another vehicle. Older people and children may need more time, and you must stop in front of a person whose mobility is visibly limited to let them cross.
Legal basis: Art. 29 para. 1 and para. 2 point 1 and 2, Art. 26 para. 1 and 7 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)