Can you drive into a crossroads when you see a policeman standing in such a position?
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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 a whistle to their mouth. When you see a police officer standing in this position, 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 entering the junction is prohibited. The police officer uses the whistle to draw road users' attention to the signals being given, but it does not change the meaning of the position. As long as the police officer is facing you, you stop before the junction and wait. You may enter only when the officer turns sideways to you. Do not move off when you see a raised arm either - it only announces a change of signal. Instructions given by the police officer take priority over traffic lights and signs.
Legal basis: § 108 para. 1-4 and § 111 para. 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 5 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)