In this situation, are you obliged to stop in front of the intersection?

Description

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

Explanation

Correct answer: No

In this situation, a police officer is directing traffic at the intersection. According to Art. 5 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, signals given by a person directing traffic take precedence over traffic lights and road signs. The officer is standing sideways to you, which under § 108 para. 2 of the Regulation on road signs and signals means permission to enter the intersection, so you are not required to stop.

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