Do you have to comply with the "STOP" sign in the presented situation?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are approaching a junction with traffic lights: on both sides there are signs B-20 "STOP" and D-6, and all the traffic lights show a green signal. When the traffic lights are working, the STOP sign does not apply - you drive according to the signal. The answer is: no.
The Road Traffic Act states that light signals take precedence over road signs that regulate the right of way, and B-20 is such a sign. The STOP sign is placed there in case the traffic lights are switched off or show a flashing amber signal - only then do you stop and give way. On green you drive through without stopping, but you still watch the pedestrian crossing and vehicles that might enter on red.
Legal basis: Art. 5 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 21 para. 1 and § 95 para. 1 point 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals