When turning in this situation, are you obliged to signal your intention to change the driving direction?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo a tram is approaching a junction with traffic lights, where the track turns right across a pedestrian crossing, and pedestrians are waiting on the pavement on the right; the tram traffic lights show a vertical bar. In this situation, when turning, you are obliged to signal your intention to change direction - the answer is YES.
A driver must signal the intention to change direction with the indicator in good time and clearly, and switch it off after completing the manoeuvre. This also applies to a tram when it turns. The indicator tells pedestrians and drivers that the path of the tram will change, which is important because the rear of a turning tram takes up a lot of space. When turning, you give way to pedestrians on the crossing and to pedestrians crossing the roadway you are entering.
Legal basis: Art. 22 para. 5, Art. 26 para. 1a and para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)