Are you allowed in this situation to use the sound signal to urge on the cyclist?

Description

Act of 20 June 1997 – Road Traffic Act. (Journal of Laws 1997 No. 98 item 602, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The audible warning signal (horn) may only be used to warn of danger. In the situation shown in the video, the cyclist poses no danger, and hurrying them is forbidden. According to Art. 29 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, misuse of the audible warning signal is an offence.

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