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In this situation, are you obliged to stop the car at the indicated place?
Description
Art. 129 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act of 20 June 1997 (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
§ 109 para. 1 pt. 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals (Journal of Laws of 2002, No. 170, item 1393, as amended)
§ 16 para. 2 of the Regulation on road traffic control (Journal of Laws No. 132, item 841, as amended).
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes
The police officer visible in the video, using a signal disc (a 'lollipop'), gives a clear signal to stop. According to Art. 5 of the Road Traffic Act, commands and signals given by persons directing traffic take precedence over traffic lights and road signs. The driver has an absolute obligation to stop the vehicle in the place indicated by the officer.