You are driving in heavy fog and approach a user-operated level crossing with a ‘Stop’ sign and small red and green lights. You cannot see or hear any trains. The red light is showing, and the road surface is wet and slippery. What should you do?

Explanation

Highway Code Rule 296 states that at user-operated crossings with a ‘Stop’ sign and small red and green lights, you MUST NOT cross when the red light is showing and should only cross when the green light is on. This applies even in poor weather or low visibility, and even if you cannot see a train. In wet or slippery conditions you should also allow extra time and distance to stop safely on the crossing.