What does Concealed level crossing mean?
These signs give you an early warning that you may need to stop at a barrier for a level crossing that you cannot yet see. Typically these signs are used before a bend after which level crossing barriers may cross the road. The sign with 3 red stripes indicates you are 300 yards from the concealed crossing.
What is an accommodation level crossing?
An accommodation crossing connects fields on opposite sides of the railway, while an occupation crossing is for a private vehicular road. The user-worked gates open away from the railway so that they do not foul the line if left open.
What is an active level crossing?
Active control level crossings control the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic using devices such as flashing signals, gates or barriers, or a combination of these, where the device is activated prior to, and during, the passage of a train through the crossing.
What is a gated level crossing?
Gated level crossings are manually controlled by railway staff and utilised two gates that extend across the entire width of the road. Once the train has passed, the operator will reopen the gates. Only proceed past the stop line when both gates are fully open and railway staff have exited the crossing area.
Can you overtake on a level crossing?
Do not overtake where you might come into conflict with other road users. when you would force another road user to swerve or slow down. at a level crossing. when a road user is indicating right, even if you believe the signal should have been cancelled – do not take a risk; wait for the signal to be cancelled.
What is level crossing ans?
A level crossing is where a railway crosses a road or right of way on the level; that means without the use of a tunnel or bridge. This includes footpaths, bridleways and cycle ways. The term ‘highway’ is also often used.
Is level crossing automatic?
Both AOCL and ABCL crossings are protected by road traffic light signals along with an audible warning for pedestrians. As with AHB, the barriers on an ABCL only extend across the entrances to the crossing, leaving the exits clear, and are normally initiated automatically by an approaching train.
How do level crossings work?
Most level crossings utilize traffic light signals with a steady amber light, twin flashing red stoplights and a sound alarm for pedestrians. Some will have full barriers – a barrier on each side of the crossing that extend over both lanes.
How do you make a level crossing safe?
Next time you’re at a level crossing:
- be aware of your surroundings, look and observe all safety signs, boom gates and lights.
- avoid distractions like your mobile phone and headphones.
- only enter the crossing when the gate has opened, and the lights (if installed) have stopped flashing.
How do you use level crossing?
How to use level crossings safely as a driver
- Be prepared to stop at the crossing.
- Understand the warnings (lights, barriers, alarms).
- If the warnings activate, stop – unless it’s unsafe to do so.
- Remain stationary until all the warnings stop.
- Check that our exit is clear before driving across.