Warning signs and devices tell drivers and pedestrians to slow down, look and listen for a train.

Click each tab to review railroad warning signs.

This is usually the first sign you see when approaching a highway-railroad crossing.

Slow down, look and listen! Be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

"Railroad Sign" by Philip Brewer is licensed under CC BY 2.0

An RXR marking may be painted on a paved road approaching a crossing.

Slow down, look and listen! Be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

Photo by Operation LifeSaver - used by permission

This sign tells drivers to YIELD if a train is approaching.

Stop behind the stop line and wait for the train to pass.

No stop line?? Stop at least 15 feet from the first rail.

"Railroad Junction 2004" by Frank Horst is licensed under CC BY 2.0

You must STOP when these signal lights begin to flash and may not proceed until the lights stop flashing and the tracks are clear.

"Trout Lake, Mich Railroad Crossing" by elevatorrailfan is licensed under CC BY-SA4.0

Flashing lights or lowering gates mean a train is approaching.

Stop behind the stop line and do not proceed until the gates go completely up and the lights go off.

It is illegal to go around lowered gates.

"Amtrak Train" released into the Public Domain by CZmarlin

Every railroad crossing in the USA is identified with a unique crossing number which is displayed on the ENS sign. Next time you are at a railroad crossing, see if you can locate the ENS sign!

Photo by Operation LifeSaver - used by permission