The signal of the traffic police officer situated in an intersection, made with the left arm extended horizontally, means stopping for all the road users whose initial direction of travel intersects with his arm, more precisely for those who come from the front of the police officer. For example, if you approach an intersection and the traffic police officer is located in the center of the intersection facing the vehicle you are driving, you are obliged to stop, because your initial direction of travel intersects with the left arm extended horizontally of the police officer.
The correct answer is: A
OUG* - Article 31
Road users must respect the traffic rules, the signals, the indications and the orders of the traffic police officer, as well as the meaning of the different types of road signalling means, in the following order of priority:
a) the signals, indications and orders of the traffic police officer;
b) the special warning signals, light or sound, of the motor vehicles, provided in art. 32 paragraph (2) letter a) and b);
c) the temporary signalling and/or the electronic signs, which modify the normal traffic flow;
d) the light or sound signals;
e) the signs;
f) the markings;
g) the traffic rules.
Regulation** - Article 88
(1) The signals of the police officer who directs the traffic have the following meanings:
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b) the arm or arms extended horizontally mean "stop" for all the road users who, regardless of their direction of travel, move from the direction or directions intersected by the arm or arms extended. After giving this signal, the police officer may lower the arm or arms, the position also meaning "stop" for the road users who come from the front or from behind;
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)
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