The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 2023

Part 1Warning signs

Diagram 101

Red triangle surrounding a diagram of an oncoming train running alongside a level crossing

Diagram 102: Permitted variants A or B as circumstances require.

Two yellow triangle signs with diagrams of electrical/lightning strike icons, text under reads: A – “Danger: Overhead live wires”, and B – “Danger: Do not touch the live rail”

Diagram 103

Yellow triangle sign with an exclamation mark inside, and wording reading “Caution: Trains can approach from any direction on any line”

Diagram 104

Rectangle sign with wording reading “Maximum penalty for not closing gates £1000”

Diagram 105

Displays a Red ‘warning’ circle

Diagram 106 Permitted variants A or B: On sign B, the telephone number for the signaller must be provided at crossings with no fixed telephones.

Two signs showing a diagram of overhanging trailer loads and both headed as Danger! Reading: A – “Overhanging loads may foul live wires – If in doubt telephone signaller” and B – “Overhanging loads may foul live wires – If in doubt telephone signaller 0123 345 789