Can you drive into the intersection when you see a policeman standing on it facing you?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo we can see a junction in a housing estate with a police officer directing traffic, wearing a reflective vest, standing in the middle; the officer is facing us and holding their arms stretched out horizontally to the sides. When you see a police officer standing facing you, you may not enter the junction - the answer is NO.
When the person directing traffic stands with their front or back towards approaching vehicles, this means that vehicles are not allowed to enter the junction, and pedestrians are not allowed to step onto the roadway. An arm stretched out horizontally, across the direction of travel of approaching vehicles, also means that entry is prohibited. Only standing sideways to approaching vehicles gives permission to enter. It is easy to remember: when you see the police officer's chest or back, you wait; when you see their side, you may go. Signals given by the person directing traffic take priority over traffic lights and road signs.
Legal basis: § 108 para. 2, 3 and 5 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 5 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)