Railway crossingColombia
Traffic rules
Colombia
1. 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.
When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing in Colombia?
At a crossing in Colombia, obey red warning signals, barriers, STOP signs and authorised railway personnel. Stop whenever a train is approaching and it is not safe to cross; rules at an unguarded crossing may differ from a crossing controlled by lights or barriers.
🔗 cancilleria.gov.co • Colombia, National Traffic Code, Law 769/2002, compiled text
Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
English • Traffic sign SP-53 • Barrier. Warns of a barrier used for police, traffic-control or toll-collection purposes. Prepare to stop and follow instructions.
Español • SP-53 • Barrera. Advierte una barrera para detener la circulación con fines de control policial, de tránsito o de recaudo de peaje. Prepárate para detenerte y seguir las instrucciones.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 127
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
English • Traffic sign SP-52 • Railway level crossing without barriers. Approach carefully and check that no train is approaching.
Español • SP-52 • Cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barrera. Advierte un cruce ferroviario a nivel sin barreras. Acércate con precaución y comprueba que no se aproxime un tren.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 127
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Colombia?
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.
🔗 cancilleria.gov.co • Colombia, National Traffic Code, Law 769/2002, compiled text
