Are you allowed to drive in any lane on the motorway regardless of the traffic situation?

Description

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

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, in Poland the principle of driving on the right applies. According to Art. 16 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act, on a carriageway with at least two lanes in one direction, the driver is obliged to occupy the lane closest to the right edge. The left lane (or middle lane) is mainly used for overtaking, after which you must return to the right lane.

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