In this situation, are you permitted to make a U-turn if you are sure it will not obstruct other traffic users?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the video you are approaching a junction with traffic lights in town, driving alongside tram tracks; the traffic lights show green, and on the right there is sign B-21 "no left turn". You are not allowed to make a U-turn, even if you have made sure that you will not obstruct traffic. The answer is: no.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that sign B-21 "no left turn" prohibits turning left and also prohibits making a U-turn; the ban applies at the nearest junction. So a U-turn at this junction is ruled out, regardless of whether it is safe and whether you would get in anyone's way - making sure that you will not obstruct traffic is a condition for a legal U-turn where a U-turn is allowed at all, not a way to get around the sign. In addition, the Road Traffic Act prohibits making a U-turn in conditions where it could endanger road safety, and the tram tracks in the roadway and the traffic lights only increase the risk. If you need to change direction, you go straight on and make a U-turn at a later junction where there is no ban, or you drive around the block.
Legal basis: § 22 para. 1 and 2 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 22 para. 6 point 4 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)