Railway crossing sign

What it means

To warn that there is a railway crossing ahead. Slow down and look to the right and left for oncoming trains. If a train is approaching stop in time, but not within the railway crossing reserve.

Om te waarsku dat daar 'n spoorwegoorgang vorentoe is. Verminder spoed en kyk regs en links vir aankomende treine. As 'n trein nader, stop betyds, maar nie binne die spoorwegoorgang-reserwe nie.

Where you’ll see it

On any road.

Op enige pad.

Variants of this sign

This sign appears in 3 versions. They share the same name, but the meaning differs slightly — read each one.

To that there is a railway crossing with one (W403) or more tracks (W404) ahead. Slow down and if a train is approaching the crossing, stop. If there is no stop line or sign, the driver should stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track, and not on the track or in the railway reserve.

To that there is a railway crossing with one (W403) or more tracks (W404) ahead. Slow down and if a train is approaching the crossing, stop. If there is no stop line or sign, the driver should stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track, and not on the track or in the railway reserve.

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