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If you stop a car on a sidewalk, do you have to allow a 1.5 m wide passage for pedestrians?

If you stop a car on a sidewalk, do you have to allow a 1.5 m wide passage for pedestrians?

Description

Art. 47 para. 1 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137).
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, this is one of the basic conditions that permit stopping or parking a vehicle on the pavement. According to Art. 47 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver is obliged to leave a clear passage for pedestrians of at least 1.5 m in width. This regulation ensures free and safe movement for pedestrians, including people with prams or in wheelchairs.