In this situation, are you obliged to exercise extreme caution?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video we are riding a moped along a street towards a level crossing; at the right edge there is sign A-10 "level crossing without barriers" with a countdown marker post, and by the tracks the traffic lights are showing red lights and there is sign B-20 STOP. In this situation you are obliged to exercise particular caution - the answer is YES.
The Road Traffic Act requires a driver to exercise particular caution when approaching a level crossing and when crossing it, and before entering the tracks to make sure that no rail vehicle is approaching. You must also ride at a speed that allows you to stop in a safe place when a train is coming or a signal prohibits entry. Here the traffic lights are showing red lights, and there is a STOP sign before the tracks, so you stop before the traffic lights or the stop line and wait until the lights go out.
Legal basis: Art. 28 para. 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 6 para. 2 and § 21 para. 1 and 4 of the Regulation on road signs and signals