Level crossings are usually demarcated by signs, lights and other safety measures such as barriers and gates There are around 3,800 level crossings on the UK's public and private road networks, with several thousand more railway crossings on footpaths and bridleways 16 often ignored road rules – and which ones are law;The steady amber light warns you that the red lights are about to show Level crossing A level crossing is where a road crosses a railway or tram line Always approach and cross level crossings with care Be on the look out for signs warning you of a level crossing ahead Whilst in a queue of traffic at a level crossing it is important not to get too close to the car in front Only start to• Level Crossing controlled by Flashing Lights • Level Crossing controlled by Flashing Lights and Half Boom Gates • Level Crossing controlled by Flashing Lights and Four Quadrant Half Boom Gates In this Standard the term HalfBoom Gate shall be synonymous with the terms Boom Barrier or Boom Gate Four quadrant gates shall refer to
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