How do level crossings lights work?
How do level crossings lights work? The majority of road crossings have amber and red warning lights. We must stop when the amber lights come on, unless our vehicle has already crossed the stop line. We must stop when the red lights flash. We need to remain stationary until the lights stop flashing – there may be more than one train.
What lights flash first at a level crossing?
The majority of road crossings have amber and red warning lights. We must stop when the amber lights come on, unless our vehicle has already crossed the stop line. We must stop when the red lights flash. We need to remain stationary until the lights stop flashing – there may be more than one train.
Who is responsible for level crossings?
A highway/road authority has responsibilities on the approaches to a level crossing.
Why do level crossings take so long?
At most crossings, the signals will activate about 30 seconds before the train arrives but there are sensors measuring speed so that the crossing knows when to activate; so, the slower the train is, the longer the delay and the faster the train is, the earlier the crossing activates.
What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a level crossing?
On the level Unless your vehicle has actually crossed the stop line, you should stop when you see the steady amber lights come on. The amber lights will then change to red flashing lights. You must remain stationary until the lights stop flashing, even if a train has passed you, as another train may be on the way.