In this situation, in a built-up area, are you allowed to overtake the municipal police vehicle flashing blue signal lights and sound signal with a changing tone?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo, from the cab of a tram, we see next to us a municipal police (straż miejska) vehicle that is using blue flashing lights and an audible signal with a changing tone (siren). In this situation, in a built-up area, you are not allowed to overtake it - the answer is NO.
A municipal police vehicle that is using blue flashing lights and an audible signal with a changing tone at the same time is an emergency vehicle (with flashing blue lights and a siren). The Road Traffic Act prohibits overtaking an emergency vehicle in a built-up area. Every road user must also make way for such a vehicle, stopping if necessary. The tram driver slows down and lets the vehicle go through, without trying to overtake it. Watch the mirrors and the signals of the vehicle.
Legal basis: Art. 24 para. 11 and Art. 9 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)