In this situation, are you allowed to enter behind the traffic lights if you do not hinder pedestrian traffic?

Description

Art. 3 para. 1, art. 5 para. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137 and 1448) and § 95 para. 1 pts 2 and 4 of the Regulation of the Ministers of Infrastructure and of Internal Affairs and Administration of 31 July 2002 on road signs and signals (Journal of Laws No. 170, item 1393, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The red signal shown on the traffic light means an absolute prohibition on entering the area beyond the signal. The issue of potential pedestrian traffic is irrelevant in this case – the prohibition is categorical and applies to all drivers. Proceeding beyond the traffic light will only be permitted once the green light is illuminated.

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