Does the behaviour of the pedestrian require you to use the horn?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the video you are approaching a roundabout, and a man is walking on the pedestrian crossing before the entry. A pedestrian on a crossing has right of way, so his behaviour is normal and does not require a warning with the horn. Your duty is to slow down and let him cross, not to sound the horn. The answer is: no.
The Road Traffic Act allows you to use the horn only when you need to warn of danger, and in a built-up area only in case of immediate danger; it also prohibits overuse of the horn. A separate provision requires a driver approaching a crossing to reduce speed and give way to a pedestrian on it. Sounding the horn at a pedestrian who is using his right would be a petty offence, not caution.
Legal basis: Art. 29 para. 1 and para. 2 point 1 and 2 and Art. 26 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)