You are driving at 110 km/h. Are you required in this situation to reduce your speed?

Description

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

Explanation

Correct answer: No

In the situation presented, you are driving on an expressway where a speed of 110 km/h is within the permitted limits (120 km/h for a dual-carriageway expressway or 140 km/h for a motorway). The visible delivery van is merging into traffic from the acceleration lane at a safe distance, without forcing you to perform any manoeuvres. Since there is no safety hazard, you are not obliged to reduce speed, and sudden braking without cause is actually prohibited (Art. 19 para. 2 pt. 1).

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