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Are you obliged to exercise particular caution when passing the tram stop situated as shown?

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"YES" - because, The driver of the vehicle is obliged to exercise particular caution when passing a marked tram stop that is not located on a pedestrian road
In the presented situation, the driver should observe the stop and the pedestrian crossing despite the green signal displayed on the S-1 traffic light
However, if the stop is not equipped with an island for passengers and the tram is standing at this stop, the driver is obliged to stop the vehicle in such a place and for such a time as to ensure that the pedestrian can freely reach the tram - the driver absolutely cannot start driving when pedestrians are on the roadway

Traffic code

Road traffic > Chapter 3 - Vehicle Movement > Section 7 - Intersection of traffic directions > Article 26.

6. The driver of a vehicle is obliged to exercise particular caution when passing a marked tram stop that is not located on a pedestrian path or a pedestrian and bicycle path. If the stop is not equipped with a passenger island and a tram is entering or standing on the stop, the driver is obliged to stop the vehicle in such a place and for such a time as to ensure that the pedestrian can freely reach the tram or the pedestrian path or a pedestrian and bicycle path. These regulations apply accordingly to the movement of other public transport vehicles.

FAQ - Most frequently asked questions

? If the bus stop is located before the traffic lights and is on an island, do you also need to be especially careful or just careful?

If a tram stop has a pedestrian island, the driver is not obliged to stop the vehicle. If there are no pedestrians at the pedestrian crossing, they may pass the tram and cross the crossing with particular caution. They should observe their surroundings and pay attention to the behavior of pedestrians at the stop. The driver is obliged to exercise particular caution when passing a marked tram stop that is not located on a pedestrian path or a pedestrian and bicycle path.

The correct answer is YES.

? Why do I have to be especially careful when passing a tram stop, especially since the light is green?

Regulations state that the driver is obliged to exercise particular caution when passing a marked tram stop that is not located on a pedestrian route. They should observe the stop and the sidewalk, even though the green signal is displayed on the S-1 signal. The signal does not change anything.

? What if the stop does not have an island?

If the stop is not equipped with a passenger island and the tram is standing at this stop, the driver is obliged to stop the vehicle in such a place and for such a time as to ensure that pedestrians can freely reach the tram - the driver must not start driving when pedestrians are on the roadway.

? Why is the correct answer YES?

The driver of a vehicle is obliged to exercise particular caution when passing a marked tram stop that is not located on a pedestrian route.