In this situation, are you allowed to drive into the intersection?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video you are approaching a junction in the city centre where traffic is being directed by a police officer in a reflective vest; he is standing sideways to you, and cars are passing in front of you. The sideways position of the person directing traffic means permission for you to enter the junction. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that the person directing traffic gives signals with the position of the body and arm movements; the position in which he or she stands sideways to approaching vehicles means permission to enter the junction or the section of road beyond the person directing traffic, and the position facing you or with the back to you means a ban on entry. The Road Traffic Act requires you to obey the instructions and signals of persons directing traffic even when they are contrary to signs or traffic lights. So you enter slowly, watching the police officer's gestures, because at any moment he may change his position or show you with his hand where to go.
Legal basis: § 108 para. 1-3 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 5 para. 1 and 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)