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Railway crossings at rural roads

When you cross railway tracks in rural areas be aware of the following.

  • Approach grades may be steeper. 

  • Snow banks may be higher. 

  • Brush and trees may be more common. 

  • There tend to be fewer automated warning systems. 

  • The grade crossing may be rough or uneven.

Know the law

Controlled crossings



 

A controlled crossing is one with a flag person, stop sign, crossing gate or an electric or mechanical signalling device. All vehicles are required to stop at controlled railway crossings if signalled to do so.


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