Can you continue driving not taking into account the behaviour of the pedestrian?

Description

Art. 3 para. 1 and Art. 4 in conjunction with Art. 26 para. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997, the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended) and § 8 para. 1, § 47 para. 1 and § 88 para. 1 in conjunction with § 95 para. 1 pt. 1)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, under no circumstances should you continue driving without paying attention to the pedestrian. According to Art. 26 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver approaching a pedestrian crossing is obliged to exercise special caution. This means you must observe the pedestrian and be ready to react to their incorrect behaviour, even if you have a green light.

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