Are you obliged in this situation to abide by the signal of the person directing the traffic?

Description

Art. 5 para. 1 and 2 and Art. 6 para. 1 pt. 1 of the Road Traffic Act para. 108 para. 1 and 3 of the ZSD Regulation

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, you are obliged to follow the police officer's signals because they hold the highest position in the hierarchy of road signs and signals. According to Art. 5 para. 1 of the Act, the instructions of the person directing traffic take precedence over traffic lights and road signs. In this situation, the officer's position requires you to stop, despite the green signal being displayed.

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