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When approaching the stopping place for a school bus outside the built-up area, are you obliged to allow the driver of the bus to enter the roadway, if it signals the intention to perform such a manoeuvre?

When approaching the stopping place for a school bus outside the built-up area, are you obliged to allow the driver of the bus to enter the roadway, if it signals the intention to perform such a manoeuvre?

Description

Art. 18a para. 1 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act of June 20, 1997 (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137 as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

The orange vehicle visible in the photo is a school bus. According to Art. 18a para. 1 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver approaching a school bus stop is obliged to reduce speed and, if necessary, stop to allow the bus to enter the roadway, provided it signals such intention. This obligation applies to school buses regardless of whether they are in or outside built-up areas.