Can you continue driving not taking into account the behaviour of the pedestrian?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the video, you are approaching a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights which show green for you, and a pedestrian standing on the right steps onto the roadway, although pedestrians have a red signal at that time. You are not allowed to continue driving without paying attention to his behaviour. The answer is: no.
The Road Traffic Act requires a driver approaching a crossing to exercise particular caution and to follow the principle of limited trust when the circumstances show that another road user may behave against the rules; it also requires you to avoid any action that could cause danger. A green light allows you to drive, but does not give you the right to hit a pedestrian who is breaking the rules. You slow down and, if necessary, stop, even though he is the one committing a petty offence.
Legal basis: Art. 26 para. 1, Art. 4 and Art. 3 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)