When the intersection is directed by a traffic police officer, you are obliged to respect the signals addressed by him. So when the traffic police officer addresses you a signal to continue the movement, you are obliged to comply with the signal of the traffic police officer and you must continue your movement.
The correct answer is: C
OUG* - Article 31
Traffic participants 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, the indications and the 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 regime of the 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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e) the brisk rotation of the arm signifies the increase of the speed of movement of the vehicles or the hastening of the crossing of the road by pedestrians.
(2) The police officer who directs the traffic may make a signal with the arm for the vehicle to advance, to overtake, to pass in front of him or behind him, to bypass him on the left or right side, and for the pedestrians to cross the road or to stop.
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)
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