Warning sign
Railroad Crossing Advance Warning Sign
A railroad crossing is ahead. The round yellow sign is the advance warning, posted well before the crossbuck at the tracks.
What to do
Slow, look, and listen. Do not start across unless you can clear the far side completely; stopping on the tracks is how most crossing deaths happen.
- Shape
- Circle
- Colours
- Yellow with a black symbol and border
- Category
- Warning sign
Warning signs are yellow diamonds. They tell you what the road is about to do, early enough to change speed.
Common questions
What does the railroad crossing advance warning sign mean?
A railroad crossing is ahead. The round yellow sign is the advance warning, posted well before the crossbuck at the tracks.
What should you do at a railroad crossing advance warning sign?
Slow, look, and listen. Do not start across unless you can clear the far side completely; stopping on the tracks is how most crossing deaths happen.
What shape and colour is the railroad crossing advance warning sign?
Circle. Yellow with a black symbol and border.