Some crossings which don't have gates may have this sign. When the lights are flashing, a train is coming. You should wait until the train or trains have passed before trying to cross the tracks. Use Caution When Crossing Railroad Tracks Railroad tracks are uneven. You should not try to bicycle, in-line skate or run when crossing tracks.
Trains are very large and heavy, and take a long time to stop.
Sometimes when a train has just passed from one direction, another train may be coming from the opposite direction. You might not notice the second train because of the noise from the first train. See the Railroad Coloring Page . Copyright 2001, NYS DMV, Office of Internet Services Permission is required to re-publish any content on this site.