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7. Railway crossing

A railway crossing, also called a level crossing or railroad crossing, is a place where a road or path crosses railway tracks at the same level. It may be protected by barriers, warning lights, bells, traffic signs or a combination of these measures.

Road users must approach carefully and never enter when a train is approaching, warning signals are active or the exit is blocked. They should cross promptly and must never stop, wait or become trapped on the tracks.

Railway crossing
Brătășanca railway stop at a level crossing. (Prahova County, Romania)
Wikimedia.org • Nenea hartia • CC BY-SA
When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing in Romania?

Approach slowly and check for trains. Stop when barriers are down, lowering or rising, when red lights or the warning sound operate, or at a STOP sign or the single- or double-track unbarriered railway crossing sign. At barrier crossings, proceed only under the conditions in article 137, including raised barriers, inactive red and sound warnings and the operating slow-flashing white light. Obey railway staff directing the crossing.

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024

Must I stop at every unguarded railway crossing in Romania?

Yes, at the single- or double-track unbarriered railway crossing signs specified in article 138, a full stop is required even without a separate STOP sign. Stop where you have the best view, without passing the sign or applicable stop marking. Check both directions before crossing.

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024

What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Romania?

Wait before the tracks until there is room to take your entire vehicle off the crossing. Do not follow another vehicle onto the tracks without checking the exit. Keep the tracks clear even if no train is visible.

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024

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