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13. Railway crossing

A railway crossing, also called a level crossing or railroad crossing, is a place where a road or path crosses railway tracks at the same level. It may be protected by barriers, warning lights, bells, traffic signs or a combination of these measures.

Road users must approach carefully and never enter when a train is approaching, warning signals are active or the exit is blocked. They should cross promptly and must never stop, wait or become trapped on the tracks.

Former railway crossing on Núñez Street. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Wikimedia.org • Fernando Martello • CC BY-SA
When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing in Argentina?

Under Argentina’s national Law 24,449, rail vehicles have priority. Do not cross with barriers down or moving, an approaching train or active warnings, or when the exit is blocked. At a crossing without barriers or lights, first check for trains and approach at a precautionary speed no higher than 20 km/h. Obey any STOP control and check applicable provincial or municipal rules.

🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentina, National Traffic Law 24,449, updated text

Must I stop at every unguarded railway crossing in Argentina?

Under national Law 24,449, the rule for a crossing without barriers or lights is to check that no train is approaching and use a precautionary speed no higher than 20 km/h; missing barriers alone is not stated as an automatic full-stop requirement. Stop when a STOP control requires it and never enter against railway warnings or an approaching train. Check local and vehicle-specific requirements.

🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentina, National Traffic Law 24,449, updated text

What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Argentina?

Wait before the tracks until there is room to take your entire vehicle off the crossing. Do not follow another vehicle onto the tracks without checking the exit. Keep the tracks clear even if no train is visible.

🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentine Government, National Traffic Law 24,449

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