Warning sign
St Andrew's cross sign
What does the St Andrew's cross sign mean?
The X-shaped sign at a level crossing with no gates or barriers. Stop when the lights show, or give way to trains.
Also known as: Level crossing cross, Railway crossing X sign
What it means
A level crossing without gates or barriers.
The St Andrew's cross is used at level crossings where there are no gates or barriers.
At automatic crossings you must always stop when the traffic light signals show. At crossings with give way signs, always look out for and give way to trains.
Where you'll see it
At open level crossings, beside the railway line.
Rules to know
The St Andrew's cross is used at level crossings where there are no gates or barriers. At automatic crossings, you must always STOP when the traffic light signals show. At crossings with 'give way' signs, always look out for and give way to trains.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 32
Never stop or park on, or near, a level crossing.
The Highway Code, Rule 291
Common mistakes
Mistake: Crossing because there are no barriers down.
Instead: With no barriers, the lights or a give way sign are the only warning. Always obey them and look for trains.
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Used with
Level crossing without barrier or gate
Warning sign
The warning sign before the crossing.
See also
Another train coming
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A warning at some automatic crossings.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Level crossing signs and signals, p. 32
- The Highway Code, Rule 291
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 774). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content