Railroad crossings and other signs in Indiana
The Indiana Driver’s Manual shows or names everything on this page: 12 in all, on pages 28, 30, 48–49, 57.
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Railroad crossings
Railroad Advance Warning
Circular traffic signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings.
Manual page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
Railroad Crossbuck
Crossbucks at a railroad crossing mark the location of the tracks. When displayed alone, you should treat a crossbuck as a yield sign and the decision to stop or cross the tracks is yours. You must stop if there is a train approaching.
Manual page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
Railroad Crossing Flashing Lights
When there are active warning bells, flashing lights, or lights and gates, you must stop and not proceed until the active warning is canceled or you are directed to proceed by a law enforcement officer or railroad flagman.
Manual page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
Railroad Crossing Gate
It is illegal to drive around a crossing gate that is down.
Manual page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
Crossbuck with Plaque and STOP
When a crossbuck is displayed with a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop and proceed over the tracks only after making certain that a train is not approaching. Never assume that a train is not coming simply because there is only a stop sign.
Manual page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
Railroad Crossing (Road Crossed Diagonally)
There are a number of warning signs used to alert drivers of a railroad crossing.
Manual page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
Railroad Crossing Ahead (Cross Road)
There are a number of warning signs used to alert drivers of a railroad crossing.
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Railroad Crossing Ahead (T Intersection)
There are a number of warning signs used to alert drivers of a railroad crossing.
Manual page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
REPORT PROBLEM OR EMERGENCY
Immediately call the Emergency Notification System (ENS). The phone number is located on the blue sign attached to the railroad track crossing gate (illustrated to the right; phone number may be different on actual sign). Let them know exactly what obstruction is present and your location.
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Other signs and symbols
Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
A slow-moving vehicle emblem has an orange, fluorescent center and red reflective borders, and indicates a slow-moving vehicle which cannot exceed 25 miles per hour.
Manual page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
Red Flag or Lamp on Projecting Load
Vehicles transporting loads extending farther than four feet beyond the rear of the motor vehicle, or which have tailboards or tailgates extending farther than four feet beyond the vehicle, must have the following projections visible: One red lamp must be mounted at the extreme rear end of the vehicle’s load between sunset and sunrise. ... One red flag must be mounted at the extreme rear end of vehicle’s load between sunrise and sunset. The red flag must be mounted, must be not less than 12 square inches, and must be visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle.
Manual page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)