Railway crossingPeru
Traffic rules
Peru
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 Peru?
Motor vehicles must stop at least five metres from the nearest rail before a level crossing. Proceed only after checking that no train or other rail vehicle is approaching. Rail traffic has priority; obey the crossing’s controls and never enter against an active warning.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
Must I stop at every unguarded railway crossing in Peru?
Yes, for motor vehicles. Article 53 requires a full stop at least five metres from the nearest rail, even without a barrier or separate STOP sign. Check for approaching rail traffic before continuing and obey any additional crossing controls.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Peru?
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.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
