Railway Level Crossing Safety : Rules for Pedestrians and Drivers
CONTROLLED CROSSINGS : WHEN TO STOP
UNCONTROLLED CROSSINGS : MANUAL SAFETY
OBSERVE SIGNAL LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY
You must not cross or pass a stop line when red lights are shown , which includes the red pedestrian figure .
HEED THE WARNING ALARMS
Do not attempt to cross if an alarm is sounding ; be aware that the alarm tone may change if a second train is approaching .
STOP , LOOK , AND LISTEN
If the crossing has no lights , alarms , or barriers , you must manually stop and check both ways before proceeding .
RESPECT BARRIER MOVEMENT
It is prohibited to cross the tracks while the barriers are being lowered .
ACCESSIBILITY AND FOOTPATH SAFETY
VIGILANCE IS MANDATORY
Without automated warnings , the responsibility lies entirely on the pedestrian or driver to listen for oncoming trains .
TACTILE WARNING SURFACES
Visually impaired pedestrians are alerted by a tactile surface of rounded bars running across the direction of travel .
STRATEGIC PAVING PLACEMENT
These surfaces must extend across the full width of the footway at a specific distance from the barrier or projected barrier line .