Road works, level crossings and tramways•Rule 296
User-Operated Level Crossing Lights
This rule is a legal requirement
User-operated gates or barriers. Some crossings have ‘Stop’ signs and small red and green lights. You MUST NOT cross when the red light is showing, only cross if the green light is on. If crossing with a vehicle, you should
💡Example
At some level crossings you control the gates or barriers yourself, and there are small red and green lights with a ‘Stop’ sign. You must never cross when the red light is showing and should only go when the green light is on. For example, if you arrive at a farm-style crossing in your car and the red light is lit, you must wait, even if you can’t see a train, and only drive over once the light turns green and it is clearly safe.
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