Level Crossing Without Barrier Sign: A railway crossing with no gates or barriers. — Level crossing without barrier (Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A))

Level Crossing Without Barrier Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:A railway crossing with no gates or barriers. Look and listen both ways; obey any lights.

A warning triangle with a steam locomotive means a railway crossing without gates or barriers. You must look and listen both ways yourself, because nothing will physically stop you.

What to do when you see this sign

Look and listen both ways; obey any lights.

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.