Are you obliged to always stop the vehicle before the level crossing?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are approaching a level crossing without barriers: on the right there is St Andrew's cross G-3, there is no sign B-20 "STOP", and the give-way line P-14 (linia warunkowego zatrzymania) made of rectangles is painted on the roadway. You do not have to stop before this crossing every time - only when a rail vehicle is approaching. The answer is: no.
The Road Traffic Act requires a driver approaching a level crossing to exercise particular caution, to make sure before entering the tracks that no rail vehicle is approaching, and to drive at a speed that allows him to stop in a safe place; the Regulation on road signs and signals specifies that sign G-3 marks the place to stop because of train traffic at a crossing without barriers. You slow down, look both ways along the tracks and drive across if nothing is coming.
Legal basis: Art. 28 para. 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 78 para. 5 and § 89 para. 3 point 4 of the Regulation on road signs and signals