Railroad crossing rules

Railroad accidents can be prevented by learning about and following
the rules and procedures at crossings.
When using a railroad crossing, please follow the three rules below in particular:

  1. When you are in the crossing, move out of the crossing quickly if you hear the bell.

    When you are in the crossing, move out of the crossing quickly if you hear the bell.

  2. Do not enter a crossing when the bell starts ringing.

    Do not enter a crossing when the bell starts ringing.

  3. Do not stop inside the crossing (red) areas when passing through it.

    Do not stop inside the crossing (red) areas when passing through it.

  4. Entering the railroad track area without due cause may violate Japanese law (Railway Operation Act), thus making you liable for penalties.Entering the railroad track area without due cause may violate Japanese law (Railway Operation Act), thus making you liable for penalties.

    Entering the railroad track area without due cause may violate Japanese law (Railway Operation Act), thus making you liable for penalties.

<In Emergencies>
About railroad crossing emergency buttons

Emergency buttons are located near the crossing alarm.If any problem occurs inside the crossing, press this button.It will turn on the stop signal that indicates danger to train drivers.After pressing the emergency button, please call the contact number provided below the emergency button.Emergency buttons are located near the crossing alarm.If any problem occurs inside the crossing, press this button.It will turn on the stop signal that indicates danger to train drivers.After pressing the emergency button, please call the contact number provided below the emergency button.

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