On this road, once you go past this sign, are you obliged to give the right of way to the pedestrian walking in the middle of the road?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo, there is a narrow street with a red surface between detached houses, with a dark car parked on the right, and at its entrance there is sign D-40 "residential area". On the road beyond this sign, you are obliged to give way to a pedestrian walking in the middle of the roadway. The answer is: yes.
The Road Traffic Act states that in a residential area pedestrians use the full width of the road and have right of way over vehicles; the Regulation on road signs and signals states that sign D-40 marks the entrance to such an area. Here a pedestrian does not have to step onto a pavement or look for a crossing - they may walk in the middle of the roadway, and you adapt to them. The speed limit in this area is 20 km/h precisely so that you can stop in front of anyone. You drive slowly, do not use the horn and wait until the pedestrian makes room for you, if they want to.
Legal basis: Art. 11 para. 5 and Art. 20 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 58 para. 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals