Are you obliged in this situation, to stop before the "STOP" sign if you intend to continue driving straight through the intersection?

Description

Art. 5 para. 3 of the Act of 20 June 1997, Road Traffic Act (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, because traffic light signals take precedence over road signs regulating right of way, as stated in Art. 5 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act. The visible S-1 traffic light is showing a green signal, which permits entry, so we do not adhere to the B-20 "STOP" sign. This sign would only be binding if the traffic lights were switched off or were showing a flashing yellow signal.

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