Often a warning sign with a train will be displayed in advance and that tells you the level crossing you are approaching does not have a barrier or gate There will also be a sign telling you there are lights, if there are lights When you see the lights for the crossing, look to see if they are on If the lights are off, this tells you that there is no train coming, but before crossing still check just in case the lightsBy flashing lights and bells;(d) Level crossings having heavy seasonal traffic In case of level crossings having heavy seasonal road traffic with normal position of gates closed to road traffic, the Railway Administration may permit gates of such level crossings, to be kept open to the road traffic during the busy season, when road traffic is heavy, by issuing special instructions and prescribing the conditions,
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