What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?
- A barrier before a level crossing.· Correct answer
- Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
- Parking is allowed with parking tickets.
- No Stopping and parking, except for buses.
Explanation
This sign indicates a barrier before a railway level crossing. The barrier is intended to stop traffic when a train is approaching, and the driver must stop and wait until the barrier is raised.
How to approach it
Diagonal red-and-white stripes = railway barrier
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Common mistake
Confusing it with parking or stopping signs
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