In this situation, are you obliged to give way to the pedestrian?

Description

Art. 26 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137 as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

The video shows a pedestrian who has entered a marked pedestrian crossing and is already on the roadway, crossing from left to right. According to Art. 26 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver approaching a pedestrian crossing is obliged to yield to a pedestrian who is on the crossing or entering it. In this situation, you are required to allow the pedestrian to cross safely.

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