Are you entitled to turn left at the intersection from this lane after the traffic lights turn green?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo, at dusk, you are waiting in front of a junction with traffic lights; the traffic lights show red, sign A-7 is on the right, and arrows can be seen on the roadway: in the neighbouring lane on the left a left-turn arrow, and in your lane a combined arrow for turning left or right. When the signal changes to green, you are allowed to turn left from this lane. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that lane direction arrows mean that driving from the lane in which they are placed is allowed only in the direction shown by the arrow, and combined arrow symbols mean permission to travel in all the directions shown; a green signal on traffic lights S-1 allows you to drive past the traffic lights. A combined left and right arrow lets you choose one of these directions, but prohibits going straight on. When turning left on an ordinary green light, you give way to oncoming vehicles going straight on or turning right and to pedestrians on the crossing that you are turning across, and you remember that you may make a U-turn only from the far left lane.
Legal basis: § 87 para. 1 and 2 and § 95 para. 1 point 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals; Art. 25 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)