What warning signs or signals are required at railroad crossings?
Railroads are required to place crossbuck signs at all railroad crossings. The signs must be white with the words RAILROAD CROSSING in large and distinct black lettering. Railroads are required to sound the trains horn at least 1000 feet before the train reaches a crossing. After sounding the horn, the train must ring the train bell until the train is past the crossing. Railroads are required to keep crossings in good repair, and approaching trains must travel through crossings at a reasonable speed. In addition, where a crossing is deemed to be extra hazardous, and the railroad knows or reasonably should know of the danger, the railroad must have either electronic flashing signals or a flagman there to warn approaching cars of an oncoming train. Factors to be considered in deciding if a crossing is extra hazardous include conditions like heavy traffic, or obstructions to an approaching motorists view up and down the railroad tracks. Failure to follow these rules will result in a findi
