Traffic signals and directions given by authorised persons
Order of control
Directions from a police officer or other authorised person override traffic lights, signs and markings. Traffic lights override signs and markings. Signs and markings govern only when no officer or working signal is directing traffic. If a signal is flashing yellow or is switched off, treat the junction as signed or, if unsigned, apply the general right-hand rule.
Officer signals
A raised arm means stop for traffic facing the officer. A wave or arm movement in your direction means proceed, but only if the way is clear. A whistle is used to attract attention, not to change the meaning of the arm signal. Never move just because the vehicle in front moves; watch the officer.
Light signals
Red means stop before the stop line. Yellow means stop unless you are so close that stopping safely is impossible. Green means proceed only if your exit is clear; do not block the junction. A green arrow permits movement only in the arrow direction. There is no general right-turn-on-red in Hungary; a special sign or signal is needed. Pedestrian signals apply to pedestrians, but a turning driver must still give way to people crossing.
Worked example
Your light is green, but an officer stands facing you with an arm raised. Reasoning: the officer outranks the green light. Stop before the junction and wait. Do not follow the car ahead if it ignores the officer. Proceed only when the officer signals you to do so and the exit is clear.
Traps
Obeying a green light over an officer; entering on yellow; blocking the junction because the light is green; and assuming a green arrow allows any direction.