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Railroad Crossbuck: What It Means & What To Do

Railroad Crossbuck (W10-2) - x-shaped (crossbuck) white with black warning sign: You are at a railroad crossing
MUTCD CodeW10-2
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeX-shaped (crossbuck)
ColorWhite with black

What Does the Railroad Crossbuck Mean?

You are at a railroad crossing. Look both ways and listen for trains.

About This Sign

The X-shaped crossbuck is placed at the railroad crossing itself and means yield to trains.

Commonly Confused With

Railroad Advance Warning (W10-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A railroad crossing is ahead

Railroad Advance Warning

W10-1

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Reverse Turn

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