Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 321 / 982

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¿Está prohibido adelantar a un turismo en un paso a nivel?

Is overtaking a car on a level crossing prohibited?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BSólo cuando existan señales de prohibición.Only when there are no-overtaking signs.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Under Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by RD 518/2026, overtaking is prohibited on and near level crossings; the exception that allowed overtaking two-wheeled vehicles after giving audible or light signals has been removed.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule

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