Does the raised hand of the police officer indicate that a change in the signal transmitted is about to occur?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo a tram is waiting before a junction where traffic is directed by a police officer; the police officer is standing sideways, with his arm raised. The raised arm of the police officer means that the signal being given is about to change - the answer is YES.
When the person directing traffic raises an arm upwards, it means that the signal given so far is about to change. For road users for whom traffic was closed, it means that they will soon be allowed to enter, and for those for whom it was open - that entry will soon be prohibited. When you see a raised arm, you get ready for the change: if traffic was open for you, you no longer enter the junction, unless you cannot stop the tram safely.
Legal basis: § 108 para. 4 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 5 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)