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3 ptsBOfficial number: 1090

Can you overtake in this situation?

Description

Art. 26 para. 3 pt. 1) of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: No

According to Art. 26 para. 3 pt. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, it is prohibited to overtake a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing and immediately before it. In the situation shown, you are approaching a marked crossing, therefore the overtaking manoeuvre is not permitted. This prohibition is intended to ensure the safety of pedestrians, who could be hidden from view by the vehicle being overtaken.