Are you allowed to turn right in this situation?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
A police officer directing traffic is standing at the junction with his back to you (you can see his back). This position means no entry to the junction - for all directions, including a right turn. It does not matter that the traffic lights on the right show green: the instructions and signals of the person directing traffic are more important than light signals and signs.
The Regulation on road signs and signals says that the person directing traffic gives signals with body position and arm movements. When they stand sideways to approaching vehicles, you may enter the junction; when they stand facing you or with their back to you, entry is prohibited. The Road Traffic Act adds that the instructions of persons directing traffic take precedence over light signals and road signs. So you stop before the crossing and wait until the police officer changes position or gives you a hand signal.
Legal basis: Art. 5 para. 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 108 para. 1 and 3 of the Regulation on road signs and signals