the barrier or gate when it begins to close and not cross until the barrier or gate opens. 

296. User-operated gates or barriers.  Some crossings have ‘Stop’ signs and small red and green lights. You MUST NOT  cross when the red light is showing, only cross if the green light is on. If crossing with a vehicle, you should 

● open the gates or barriers on both sides of the crossing 

● check that the green light is still on and cross quickly 

● close the gates or barriers when you are clear of the crossing. 

Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 52(2) 

297. If there are no lights, follow the procedure in Rule 295. Stop, look both ways and listen before you cross. If there is a railway telephone, always use it to contact the signal operator to make sure it is safe to cross. Inform the signal operator again when you are clear of the crossing. 

298. Open crossings.  These have no gates, barriers, attendant or traffic lights but will have a ‘Give Way’ sign. You should look both ways, listen and make sure there is no train coming before you cross. 

299. Incidents and breakdowns.  If your vehicle breaks down, or if you have an incident on a crossing you should 

● get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing immediately 

● use a railway telephone if available to tell the signal 

