Railway crossingRomania
Traffic rules
Romania
7. Railway crossing
A railway crossing, also called a level crossing or railroad crossing, is a place where a road or path crosses railway tracks at the same level. It may be protected by barriers, warning lights, bells, traffic signs or a combination of these measures.
Road users must approach carefully and never enter when a train is approaching, warning signals are active or the exit is blocked. They should cross promptly and must never stop, wait or become trapped on the tracks.
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When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing in Romania?
Approach slowly and check for trains. Stop when barriers are down, lowering or rising, when red lights or the warning sound operate, or at a STOP sign or the single- or double-track unbarriered railway crossing sign. At barrier crossings, proceed only under the conditions in article 137, including raised barriers, inactive red and sound warnings and the operating slow-flashing white light. Obey railway staff directing the crossing.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
English • Railway level crossing with barriers or half-barriers. The warning applies from where the sign stands. For signs warning of hazardous sections, supplementary plates determine the extent of application.
Română • Trecere la nivel cu o cale ferată cu bariere sau semibariere. Semnificația indicatorului de avertizare începe din locul unde este amplasat. În cazul indicatoarelor care avertizează sectoare periculoase, zona de acțiune a indicatoarelor este reglementată prin plăcuțe adiționale.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 66 alin. (3)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 34
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
English • Railway level crossing without barriers. The warning applies from where the sign stands. For signs warning of hazardous sections, supplementary plates determine the extent of application.
Română • Trecere la nivel cu o cale ferată fără bariere. Semnificația indicatorului de avertizare începe din locul unde este amplasat. În cazul indicatoarelor care avertizează sectoare periculoase, zona de acțiune a indicatoarelor este reglementată prin plăcuțe adiționale.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 66 alin. (3)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 34
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
English • Single-track railway crossing without barriers. Drivers must stop at a ‘Single-track railway crossing without barriers’, ‘Double-track railway crossing without barriers’ or ‘Stop’ sign.
Română • Trecere la nivel cu o cale ferată simplă, fără bariere. Conducătorul de vehicul este obligat să oprească atunci când întâlnește indicatorul „Trecerea la nivel cu calea ferată simplă, fără bariere”, „Trecerea la nivel cu calea ferată dublă, fără bariere” sau „Oprire”.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 138 alin. (1) lit. c) • fragment
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 35
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.
English • Double-track railway crossing without barriers. Drivers must stop at a ‘Single-track railway crossing without barriers’, ‘Double-track railway crossing without barriers’ or ‘Stop’ sign.
Română • Trecere la nivel cu o cale ferată dublă, fără bariere. Conducătorul de vehicul este obligat să oprească atunci când întâlnește indicatorul „Trecerea la nivel cu calea ferată simplă, fără bariere”, „Trecerea la nivel cu calea ferată dublă, fără bariere” sau „Oprire”.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 138 alin. (1) lit. c) • fragment
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 35
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Must I stop at every unguarded railway crossing in Romania?
Yes, at the single- or double-track unbarriered railway crossing signs specified in article 138, a full stop is required even without a separate STOP sign. Stop where you have the best view, without passing the sign or applicable stop marking. Check both directions before crossing.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
What if road traffic is queued beyond a railway crossing in Romania?
Wait before the tracks until there is room to take your entire vehicle off the crossing. Do not follow another vehicle onto the tracks without checking the exit. Keep the tracks clear even if no train is visible.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
