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Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

  1. No, because it was not authorized by the Licensing Ministry.
  2. No, because it's smaller in size than normal traffic signs
  3. No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.
  4. Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.· Correct answer

Explanation

A portable sign held by a member of the road safety patrol (Zaha"v) is a fully legal sign. The driver must obey it exactly as they would any other sign.

How to approach it

The road safety patrol (Zaha"v) = legal authority. Their sign = must be obeyed.

legalmust obeyZaha"v

Common mistake

Dismissing a small sign or thinking it is only a recommendation.

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