A crossbuck sign is a regulatory sign. Crossbuck signs indicate there is a railroad crossing. They should be treated similar to yield signs. If a train is approaching, the driver should never try to beat the train across the tracks. Instead, they should stop and wait for it to pass. A train always has the right of way because it’s not able to swerve or stop quickly to avoid a collision.
Shape: Diagonal cross
Crossbuck signs are a white diagonal cross shape with black letters.
Location: At railroad crossing
The sign is posted at a railroad crossing and will indicate how many tracks there are.
Color: White and black
A white cross with the words “railroad crossing” written in black lettering.
Some rail crossings are passive,meaning they don’t have signals or gates if a train is coming, just a railroad crossing and crossbuck sign posted. At these passive railroad crossings, it’s especially important that the driver slows down and listens for approaching trains.
Things To Remember
Crossbuck signs are posted at railroad crossings.
A crossbuck sign should be treated like a yield sign.
Drivers should slow down and listen for trains at passive railroad crossings.
Trains always have the right of way because they aren’t able to swerve or quickly stop if a car is in their path.
