Intending to turn right in this situation, do you have the right of way over the pedestrian?

Description

Art. 5 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act and § 108 para. 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Road Signs and Signals

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

In the visible situation, the police officer directing traffic is standing sideways to you, which according to § 108 para. 2 of the regulation signifies permission to enter the intersection (equivalent to a green light). The pedestrian visible on the right is standing at the crossing you are travelling on (intending to cross your path). For their direction of movement, the officer is facing towards/away from them, which means they are prohibited from entering the roadway. Since signals given by a police officer take precedence over other rules (Art. 5 para. 1), the pedestrian must wait and you have the right of way.

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