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Railroad Crossing: What It Means & What To Do

Railroad Crossing (R15-1) - circle yellow with black regulatory sign: Marks the location of the train tracks
MUTCD CodeR15-1
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeCircle
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Railroad Crossing Mean?

Marks the location of the train tracks. Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.

About This Sign

Railroad crossbuck signs are posted at every railroad, highway, road, or street grade crossing and show the location of the train tracks. If more than one track is to be crossed, the sign will show the number of tracks. Always slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Railroad Crossing mean?

Marks the location of the train tracks. Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.

What shape and color is the Railroad Crossing?

The Railroad Crossing uses the Circle shape and Yellow with black coloring.

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