Railroad crossing safety tips

• Stay alert.
• Watch for children who might run between vehicles.
• Be mindful of children at bus stops.
• Put away your cellphone.
• Slow down.
• Obey school zone speed limit signs and all traffic rules.
• Drive safely around school buses.
• Drop off and pick up children in the designated areas.

• Stay alert.
• Don't run between vehicles.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Put away electronic devices.
• Cross at intersections and designated crosswalks.
• Obey crossing guards.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
• Never attempt to cross a multi-lane highway.
• Walk on sidewalks.
• Wear a helmet when riding a bike.
• Your chance of surviving a collision with a train is significantly less than with another car. Don’t risk your life!

• Remember, trains take longer than cars to stop.
• Reduce your speed when approaching crossings and look both ways.
• Look and listen for trains even if the red lights and crossing arms aren't active.
• Reduce speed when approaching crossings and look both ways.
• Be sure all tracks are clear before crossing — there may be more than one set.
• If red lights are flashing or if crossing arms have been lowered, stop: DO NOT CROSS!
• Never stop on the tracks.
• If your vehicle breaks down on the tracks, get out and dial 9-1-1.

Texas law requires drivers to yield the right of way to trains.

It is against the law to cross tracks if a train is visible or to drive around gates that have been lowered at a railroad crossing.

If the crossing arms are lowered and no train is coming, the road is closed.