A police officer may give a hand signal that differs from the traffic light where they consider it specially necessary for the safety and smooth flow of traffic.

警察官等は、交通の安全と円滑のため特に必要があると認めるときは、信号機の表示と異なる意味の手信号をしてもよい。

This statement is TRUE

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True. Where an officer considers it specially necessary to prevent danger and keep traffic safe and flowing, they may give a hand signal that differs from the light. You then follow the officer.

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警察官等は、道路における危険を防止し、その他交通の安全と円滑を図るため特に必要があると認めるときは、信号機の表示する信号にかかわらず、これと異なる意味を表示する手信号等をすることができる。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第六条（警察官等の交通規制） · Act No.105 of 1960

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A police officer may give a hand signal that differs from the traffic light where they consider it specially necessary for the safety and smooth flow of traffic.

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