Railway Crossing Sign
The sign indicates a crossing with a railway or tramway with one or more tracks. The sign is placed immediately before a level crossing.
When You See This Sign
When you see the cross sign you should immediately reduce speed, look and listen in both directions, and be prepared to stop. Obey any flashing warning lights, barriers, or instructions, and do not enter the crossing unless you can pass completely without stopping.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates that you are approaching a level crossing where a road crosses a railway or tramway and may have one or more tracks.
- The sign is placed immediately before the level crossing — it serves as a final warning, not a long-range warning.
- When the sign is visible you must adjust your speed, be prepared to stop, and obey any signals, barriers, or instructions from traffic controllers.
- You must not drive onto the level crossing if there is a risk you will be stopped on it, if barriers are down, or if warning lights are flashing; trains and trams have priority.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed in good time so you can stop if necessary and so you can see along the tracks in both directions.
- Listen for trains or trams and remove music or other distractions that could reduce your attention.
- Never leave your vehicle standing on the track area — make sure you can fully clear the crossing before you drive onto it.
- Be extra vigilant in urban areas where trams may appear from unexpected directions or where visibility is limited by buildings and vegetation.
Common Mistakes
- Thinking the sign always means there are barriers — many level crossings lack barriers or have only warning lights.
- Assuming you must automatically stop at the sign — you only stop if it is necessary or if signals/barriers require it.
- Failing to account for multiple tracks: trains can come from both directions or one after another.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Railway Crossing Sign
What does this sign immediately before a level crossing mean?
- A Cross mark — indicates that you are exactly at a level crossing with one or more tracks; be extra careful.
- B It means there are barriers at the crossing.
- C It is an instruction that you must yield.
- D Sign indicating the number of tracks in the upcoming crossing.
Exam Tip
A common exam question tries to get you to answer that you must always stop at the cross sign. The correct answer is that you only have to stop if it is necessary or if warning signals/barriers require it — remember that the sign is located right at the crossing.
Did You Know?
Unlike many other warning signs, the cross sign is placed just before the level crossing and not far in advance — therefore you must react immediately when you see it. The sign is used both where roads meet railways and where trams cross the carriageway in built-up areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I always stop when I see the cross sign?
No, you do not always have to stop. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to stop; but stop only if it is necessary or if signals, flashing lights, or barriers require it.
Does the sign mean there are barriers?
Not necessarily — the cross sign warns of a level crossing with or without barriers. Be extra alert because some crossings lack physical barriers but are still dangerous.
Am I allowed to overtake near a level crossing?
Overtaking directly adjacent to a level crossing is inappropriate and may be prohibited by specific signage. Avoid overtaking so close to the crossing that you increase the risk of getting stuck or missing a train.
Does the cross sign also apply to trams?
Yes, the sign applies to both railways and tramways. Be especially vigilant in urban areas because trams may have different movement patterns and are not always heard as far away as trains.
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