Do you have the right of way over pedestrians in this situation?

Description

Art. 26 para. 5 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

In the situation shown, you are exiting a gateway and crossing a pavement used by pedestrians. According to Art. 26 para. 5 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver crossing a pavement or a pedestrian path is obliged to yield the right of way to pedestrians. Therefore, you do not have priority in this situation.

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