Is it permitted on a one-way road to overtake a rail vehicle from the left?

Description

Art. 24 para. 4 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

As a general rule, a rail vehicle (e.g., a tram) is overtaken on its right side. However, Art. 24 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act allows for an exception: on a one-way carriageway, it can also be overtaken on the left, as there is no risk of colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

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