Level crossing signs and signals

Signs, signals and road markings that warn of and protect railway crossings. These are the level crossing signs and signals you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every level crossings sign in this category

Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

A red-bordered triangle showing a closed gate, warning that a railway crossing with barriers is coming up.

Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead

A triangle showing a steam locomotive, warning of an open railway crossing with no barrier to stop you.

Level crossing countdown markers

Three white boards with red diagonal bars that count down the distance to a level crossing ahead.

Level crossing flashing red light signals

Twin red lamps that flash alternately at a railway crossing, meaning stop and wait for the train.

Level crossing telephone sign

A blue or white plate showing a telephone symbol, marking the emergency line to the railway signaller.

Stop when lights show sign

A rectangular plate at the crossing itself, instructing drivers to stop whenever the red signals are lit.

Miniature warning lights at a level crossing

Small red and green lamps at user worked crossings that tell you whether it is safe to open the gates.

Level crossing zig-zag markings

White zig-zag lines on the approach to a railway crossing where stopping, parking and overtaking are banned.