Are you obliged to stop the vehicle in this situation?

Description

Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 6 of the Road Traffic Act § 109 para. 4 of the Regulation on Road Signs and Signals

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, in this situation, you must absolutely stop the vehicle. The visible person authorised to direct traffic (a 'lollipop person') is giving a clear signal to stop by holding the paddle with the word "STOP". According to Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 6 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver is obliged to follow the instructions of the person supervising the safe crossing of children over the road.

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