During a tram stop resulting from road traffic conditions, are you allowed to turn on the emergency lights?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo a tram is standing in front of a junction, and a car is passing in front of it. When the tram stops because of traffic conditions, you do not have to switch on the hazard warning lights - the answer is NO.
Stopping because of traffic conditions means, for example, waiting for other vehicles to pass or for a signal that allows you to go. It is a normal part of driving and is not an obstruction that you need to warn others about. Hazard warning lights are used to show a vehicle that has come to a standstill because of a breakdown or an accident. Switching them on every time you stop would mislead others. When stopping like this, your normal lights are enough.
Legal basis: Art. 50 para. 1 (applied accordingly) of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)