Are you allowed to turn left in this situation?

Description

Art. 5 para. 1 and Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, § 108 para. 1, 2 and 5 of the Regulation of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Internal Affairs and Administration of 31 July 2002 on road signs and signals (Journal of Laws No. 170, item 1393, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

The police officer visible at the intersection is standing with his side towards you, which, according to the regulations, means traffic is open for your direction (the equivalent of a green light). This posture permits entry into the intersection and the performance of a left turn manoeuvre. Remember that signals given by a person directing traffic take absolute priority over road signs and traffic lights.

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