Does the signal displayed by the authorised person indicate that in a moment you will be allowed to enter the junction?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo, behind the pedestrian crossing, there is a police officer directing traffic, standing with his back towards you, with his arm raised up. Standing with his back towards you means that you must not enter, but the raised arm announces a change of signal - in a moment you will be allowed to enter the junction. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that when the person directing traffic faces the approaching vehicles or has his back to them, this means that entering is prohibited, and raising the arm up means that the signal is about to change: for those whose direction was closed, it announces permission to enter. This is the same as red with amber at traffic lights. You wait before the crossing until the police officer turns his side towards you, and only then do you move off.
Legal basis: § 108 para. 3 and 4 of the Regulation on road signs and signals