Give way to trains (locomotive plate) sign

What it means

Give way to trains at this open level crossing.

Open level crossings without gates, barriers or road traffic light signals have give way signs over a symbol of a railway locomotive.

Look both ways, listen, and give way to any train.

Where you'll see it

At open level crossings, usually on quiet rural roads.

Rules to know

• Open level crossings without gates, barriers or road traffic light signals have 'give way' signs over a symbol of a railway locomotive.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 32

• Never stop or park on, or near, a level crossing.

  The Highway Code, Rule 291

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Assuming there would be lights if a train were due.

  Instead: An open crossing has no lights. You must look and give way yourself.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AGive way to trains at an open crossing
• BYou must not turn right at the junction ahead.
• CA bus lane ahead for the vehicles shown
• DNo stopping during the times shown on a red route

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