Are you obliged to yield the right of way to a pedestrian entering a pedestrian crossing?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the video we are driving a tram towards a pedestrian crossing marked with sign D-6 with plate T-27, which indicates a crossing used particularly often by children; next to the crossing a man in a yellow high-visibility jacket is standing. You are not required to give way to a pedestrian entering the pedestrian crossing - the answer is NO.
A tram driver gives way only to a pedestrian who is already on the crossing. With respect to a pedestrian who is only entering the crossing, the tram has right of way. However, the tram driver must exercise particular caution and reduce speed so as not to endanger anyone. At a crossing used by children, you are ready to stop the tram.
Legal basis: Art. 26 para. 1a and Art. 13 para. 1a of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)