When approaching a level crossing in this situation, are you obliged to stop the vehicle before the STOP sign?

Description

§ 21 para. 2 and § 78 para. 5 pt. 1 Regulation of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Internal Affairs and Administration of July 31, 2002 on road signs and signals as amended.

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The B-20 'STOP' sign imposes an obligation of absolute stopping, however, the place of this stop is strictly defined. In the case of a railway crossing without a designated stop line, the driver is obliged to stop the vehicle before the G-3 'St. Andrew's Cross' sign, and not directly before the B-20 sign itself. Stopping closer to the tracks allows for effectively ensuring that no train is approaching.

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