Are you allowed to make a U-turn at this junction in this situation?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo you are approaching a junction with a pedestrian crossing, driving in the left lane, which has a P-8 arrow painted on it that allows going straight on and turning left; on the left there is only the edge line and the shoulder, so this is the far-left lane. There is no sign B-23, and traffic is not controlled by directional traffic lights S-3, so you are allowed to make a U-turn here. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that a lane direction arrow allowing a left turn, placed in the far-left lane, also means permission to make a U-turn, unless this is prohibited by sign B-23 or traffic is controlled by traffic lights S-3. When making the U-turn, you give way to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians on the crossing, and you make sure you have enough space so that you do not have to reverse in the junction.
Legal basis: § 87 para. 1 and 2 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 25 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)