Does this sign oblige you to stop the tram before a railroad switch in every situation?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo, you can see the sign BT-4 "stop - points used in one direction only": a red square with the letter "Z" and the word "Stop". This sign obliges you to stop the tram before the points in every situation - the answer is YES.
The sign BT-4 means that the tram driver must not enter the points without stopping before them and must check that the switch blade is in the correct position. Stopping is always compulsory, regardless of traffic and visibility. Only after checking the switch blade may you slowly enter the points. A switch blade in the wrong position can cause the tram to derail, which is why you must not skip this duty, even when the tram is running late.
Legal basis: § 81 para. 4 of the Regulation on road signs and signals