What are examples of warning signs for railroad crossings?

Red flashing lights and gates Many crossbuck signs have red lights and bells attached. Some even have gates which cross the traffic lane. If the lights begin to flash or the bells begin to ring, STOP! A train is coming.



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Active Grade Crossings have active warning and control devices such as bells, flashing lights, and gates, in addition to passive warning devices such as crossbucks (the familiar x-shaped signs that mean yield to the train), yield or stop signs and pavement markings.

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Identification of a railroad crossing can be done by using two major types of railroad crossing signage: Passive signs - Signs that alert motorists that they are approaching a highway-rail grade crossing. Advance Warning Signs: A public highway-rail crossing must be identified with a round, yellow advance warning sign.

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A passive crossing is one that does not have flashing lights or automatic gates. The crossbuck sign, the white X sign, is a regulatory sign that means Yield. Crossbuck signs are required at all public railroad crossings. The railroad companies install and maintain crossbuck signs.

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What Vehicles Must Stop At Railway Crossings?
  • School Buses. A school bus must stop if the driver sees a red light or hears an audible bell at all railroad crossings, regardless of whether crossbucks mark the crossing or not. ...
  • Commercial Motor Vehicles Transporting Passengers. ...
  • Vehicles Carrying Flammable Materials.


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Railroad signals are categorized into two levels: Permissive and Absolute. Both serve a specific function of either protection or control.

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A stop line, an X and the letters RR may be painted on the pavement in front of railroad crossings. These markings warn you to be aware of the crossing ahead and to pay particular attention to the possible approach of a train.

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The common crossbuck is the basic warning sign required at all public crossings. Crossbuck installation and maintenance is the railroad's responsibility. Sometimes a crossing may also be marked with a stop sign or yield sign.

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Warning. Warning signs typically use a yellow background with black letters or symbols to convey their purpose. Most warning signs are diamond-shaped and use symbols to indicate the nature of the potential hazard.

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Advance warning signs The advance warning sign is a round, yellow sign bearing the lettering RXR. The X is very large, covering the full diameter of the sign. It is usually the first warning you will see that you are approaching a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for an approaching train.

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If the lights begin to flash or the bells begin to ring, STOP! A train is coming. You must yield to the train and remain stopped until the lights have stopped flashing and the gates have lifted.

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