Bus stopChile
Traffic rules
Chile
4. Bus stop
A bus stop is a designated place where buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave. It may be identified by a sign, shelter, raised platform, road marking or other public-transport infrastructure and can be located beside the road or in a specially constructed stopping area.
Drivers approaching a bus stop should watch carefully for buses, pedestrians and passengers crossing or entering the roadway. Parking or stopping restrictions may apply around bus stops to keep the area accessible and visible.
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What stopping or parking restrictions apply at bus stops in Chile?
Parking is prohibited within twenty metres of a vertical sign marking a public-transport stop under article 155(4). Municipalities may increase that distance. Follow any additional signs and distinguish a parking prohibition from a separate no-stopping restriction.
May I briefly drop off a passenger at a bus stop in Chile?
Article 153 permits stopping only for the minimum time needed to pick up or set down passengers where parking alone is prohibited. This does not override a no-stopping sign or another prohibition in article 154. Keep bus and passenger access clear and use a safe, lawful place.
What should I do near a stopped bus in Chile?
Slow down and watch for passengers crossing near the bus. Follow the actual signals and manoeuvre rules and allow a safe gap when the bus returns to traffic.
