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111. Tram crossing
A tram crossing is a place where a road, cycle path or pedestrian route crosses one or more tram tracks. Tram crossings may occur at intersections, along streets with embedded tracks or where a tram line crosses the road separately.
Road users approaching a tram crossing should watch carefully for approaching trams and obey the applicable signs, signals and priority rules. Because trams run on rails and cannot steer around obstacles, extra caution is required when crossing their path.
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What is a tram crossing?
A tram crossing is a place where a road, cycle path or pedestrian route crosses one or more tram tracks.
How can a tram crossing be indicated?
A tram crossing may be indicated by warning signs, traffic lights, road markings or other traffic-control devices. The exact system varies between countries.
What should you do when approaching a tram crossing?
Approach carefully, look and listen for trams and follow the applicable priority rules and traffic signals. Never enter the crossing if you cannot clear the tracks safely.

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