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(c) if neither light is lit, users must either telephone the signaller, or cross the railway or tramway with caution after following the instructions on any crossing sign at or near the crossing.

Crossing signs relating to telephones

9.(1) The crossing signs shown in a diagram in Schedule 1 which incorporates a telephone symbol highlighted in yellow is permitted to be placed only where there is a fixed telephone, which connects directly to the signaller, provided at each side of the crossing.

(2) The crossing signs shown in diagrams in Schedule 1 which have space designated on them for a telephone number must show the telephone number to contact the signaller. Such crossing signs are only permitted to be placed under these Regulations where there are no fixed telephones at the crossing.

Gates or barriers to be of the character described in Schedule 2 or Schedule 3

10. Where a crossing operator causes or permits the placement of a barrier on a relevant road near a crossing, the barrier must, in the case of a gate, be of the character described in Schedule 2, or in the case of any other barrier be of the character described in Schedule 3.

Revocation

11. The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 1996[1] are revoked.


Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport

Huw Merriman
Minister of State
Department for Transport

23rd October 2023

  1. S.I. 1996/1786.

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