PASSAGGIO A LIVELLO CON BARRIERE O SEMIBARRIERE

It is a warning sign that indicates (usually 150 metres in advance) a level crossing (railway crossing) with barriers or half-barriers (regardless of the number of tracks). After the illustrated sign, if there are half-barriers, a flashing red light device is installed; if there are barriers, a steady red light device is installed. In the presence of the sign, it is necessary to reduce speed (in relation to the visibility of the railway line) and stop if a steady red light is illuminated (two flashing red lights for those with half-barriers), the bell-shaped acoustic warning device is operating, or red and white striped trestles are blocking the tracks. Entering a level crossing is prohibited if heavy traffic prevents the crossing from being cleared. If the vehicle stops on the tracks due to a breakdown, the driver must take every useful initiative to avoid accidents. The following are prohibited: U-turns, reversing, parking, and stopping. Overtaking may be carried out provided the vehicle remains in its own direction of travel (i.e., without entering the opposite carriageway). It is not true that it requires stopping if the red lights located near the barriers or half-barriers are off, or that it is located after the DOUBLE ST. ANDREW'S CROSS sign (which is found only at level crossings without barriers).