Does the light displayed over your lane oblige you to stop before the traffic light post?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are waiting in the left-turn lane before a junction; above your lane directional traffic lights S-3 show a green arrow to the left, and next to them the traffic lights for the straight-on lane are showing green. The green signal above your lane allows you to drive - you do not have to stop before the traffic lights. The answer is: no.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that the signals of directional traffic lights S-3 apply to drivers going in the direction shown by the arrow, and a green signal means permission to drive past the traffic lights and no conflict with other road users. You have to stop only at red or amber. You move off, still checking the pedestrian crossing that you will drive onto after the turn.
Legal basis: § 97 para. 1-3 of the Regulation on road signs and signals