Level Crossing Sign: A railway crossing with gates or barriers is ahead. — Level crossing with barrier (Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A))

Level Crossing Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:A railway crossing with gates or barriers is ahead. Slow down and obey the lights and barriers. Never stop on the tracks.

A red-bordered triangle showing a gate or barrier warns of a railway level crossing with barriers ahead. Slow down, obey the warning lights and barriers, and never stop on the tracks.

What to do when you see this sign

Slow down and obey the lights and barriers. Never stop on the tracks.

Good to know: A crossing without a barrier shows a steam train instead.

What kind of sign is it?

Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A). Warning signs are triangles with a red border in the UK and most of Europe. They tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and get ready. They don’t give an order on their own, but ignoring the hazard can still lead to careless driving.

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Questions about this sign

What happens at a stop sign near a railway crossing?

Stop at the line, look and listen both ways, and never stop on the tracks. In the US, some vehicles, such as school buses, must stop at every crossing.

What does the level crossing sign mean?

A railway crossing is ahead. A gate or barrier symbol means the crossing has barriers; a steam train symbol means it has none. Obey the lights and never stop on the tracks.