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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 589 / 982

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¿Se podrá adelantar en un paso a nivel?

Can you overtake on a level crossing?

  • ASí, a velocidad muy reducida.Yes, at a very low speed.
  • BNo, ni en el paso a nivel ni en sus proximidades.No, neither on the level crossing nor near it.
  • CNo en el paso a nivel, pero sí en sus proximidades.Not on the level crossing, but it is allowed near it.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, ni en el paso a nivel ni en sus proximidades.No, neither on the level crossing nor near it.
Explanation

According to Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), overtaking is prohibited on level crossings and near them; the exception that allowed overtaking two-wheeled vehicles after giving sound 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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