OvertakingPeru
Traffic rules
Peru
1. Overtaking
Overtaking is the act of passing another road user travelling in the same direction. It normally involves moving to another position or lane, passing the slower road user and returning to the appropriate position when it is safe.
Before overtaking, a driver should make sure there is sufficient visibility and space, check mirrors and blind spots, signal when required and ensure that no other road user is already overtaking. The manoeuvre must be completed without exceeding the speed limit or endangering other road users.
On which side do drivers normally overtake in Peru?
Normally overtake on the left. The regulation permits passing on the right only in specified circumstances, including certain left-turning or slow-queue situations and safe passing on urban roads with three or more lanes in the same direction. Follow the actual lane layout and restrictions.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
When should you avoid overtaking in Peru?
Do not begin an overtake without enough clear road and visibility, or when approaching a junction, curve, tunnel, bridge, crest or dangerous place. Additional prohibitions depend on the road layout, signs and crossings. Never use the shoulder, central divider or another area outside the vehicle carriageway to pass.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
What extra care is needed when overtaking slower road users in Peru?
When a motor vehicle overtakes a cycle on the carriageway, article 174-A requires using the lane to the left and returning to the original lane after the manoeuvre, while obeying the other overtaking rules. Wait if that lane cannot be used safely and lawfully; do not squeeze past within an insufficient gap.
🔗 sutran.gob.pe • Peru, National Traffic Regulation, DS 016-2009-MTC, SUTRAN 2020-hosted edition
