Is it prohibited to reverse on a one-way road?

Description

Art. 23 para. 2 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

On a one-way street, traffic flows in only one direction, and reversing contradicts this principle and creates a serious hazard for other road users. This manoeuvre is explicitly forbidden on certain types of one-way roads, such as motorways or expressways (Art. 23 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act). It is permitted under certain conditions, for example, during a parking manoeuvre, provided it does not endanger safety or obstruct traffic.

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