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(in the US) Some cities and towns have installed a system at major intersections that can be activated when an emergency vehicle (fire apparatus - ambulance - police) are on an emergency assignment and approaching that interesection. The flashing strobe is an indication to motorists to be alert for emergency vehicle traffic and be prepared to stop regardless of the indication of the regular traffic lights.

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Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean

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In the US, it means for you to bring your vehicle to a complete stop at the intersection. Then if traffic is clear, proceed (with caution).

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Itn means stop

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Flashing red lights at railroad crossings mean stop Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track when?

When ever the red lights flash at railroad crossings you should stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail. Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing are essentially the same as a red light at an intersection. You can be cited for not stopping in either situation. When it comes to railroad crossings it is much better to be safe than sorry. When a train hits a car the casualty rate to the occupants of the car is almost 100 percent.


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All US states require that you stop prior to entering the crossing, and a train is approaching the crossing. If there are also crossing gates, you must not go through the crossing when the gates are either being lowered or raised. If there are no gates, you are allowed to proceed through the crossing after stopping only after you have looked and determined no train is approaching and it is safe to cross. If there are gates, you are not allowed to go around the gates legally unless a railroad employee or a police officer instructs you that it is safe to do so.


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What does railroad crossing mean?

A railroad crossing is where the railway tracks cross over a road. It is where a driver of a vehicle must take heed of warning lights that a train is approaching, and the driver must wait until it is safe to proceed over the crossing. In Britain, all railway crossings are either gated or have a barrier, both being automated.


What does a solid yellow X mean when driving?

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Does a flashing red light mean the same as a solid red light?

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