3 ptsA,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1Official number: 1423
Are you obliged to stop at this sign in the presented situation?
Description
§ 21 para. 2 of the Regulation of the Ministers of Infrastructure and 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 visible B-20 "STOP" sign mandates an absolute stop; however, the stopping point does not have to be directly in front of the sign. According to § 21 of the Regulation, the stop should occur at the designated place (line P-12), or if there is none – at a point where the driver can ensure they will not obstruct traffic on the priority road. In this situation, due to visibility being limited by the building, you should stop closer to the edge of the intersecting roadway, rather than before the sign.