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A yellow diamond sign showing a closed gate across a railway.
warning

Level crossing ahead guarded by gates or a lifting barrier

A railway level crossing with gates or a barrier is ahead.

What it means in practice

Slow down and be prepared to stop. At an unattended crossing with iron gates you must shut and fasten the gates after passing through, even if you found them open. Never stop on the tracks.

Description

A yellow diamond sign showing a closed gate across a railway.

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Sources

  • Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
    Last checked 2026-09-08

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