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Railway crossing sign
What it means
To warn that there is a railway crossing ahead. Slow down and look to the right and left for oncoming trains. If a train is approaching stop in time, but not within the railway crossing reserve.
Where you’ll see it
On any road.
Variants of this sign
This sign appears in 3 versions. They share the same name, but the meaning differs slightly — read each one.
To that there is a railway crossing with one (W403) or more tracks (W404) ahead. Slow down and if a train is approaching the crossing, stop. If there is no stop line or sign, the driver should stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track, and not on the track or in the railway reserve.
To that there is a railway crossing with one (W403) or more tracks (W404) ahead. Slow down and if a train is approaching the crossing, stop. If there is no stop line or sign, the driver should stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track, and not on the track or in the railway reserve.
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