Are you obliged to comply with the instructions and signs given by a person performing road works upon the order of the road administrator?

Description

Art. 5 para. 1 and Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, consolidated text, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, the driver is obliged to obey the instructions and signals given by an authorised person directing traffic, such as the road worker visible in the picture. According to Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 5 of the Road Traffic Act, instructions and signals from persons directing traffic have priority over traffic lights and road signs. Failure to comply is an offence.

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