Level crossing

A level crossing is a crossing between a road and a railway line, indicated by the so-called Andreas Crosses. Stopping at a level crossing is not only prohibited but also extremely dangerous. Several fatal accidents occur at level crossings every year.

Most level crossings are either guarded or protected. There are different types of level crossings: guarded level crossings, level crossings protected with automatic half-barriers (AHOB) or with an automatic flashing light system (AKI), unprotected level crossings, and fully automatic level crossing barriers (HAOB).

Article 1 of the Road Traffic Regulations (RVV).
Level crossing: a crossing between a road and a railway line, indicated by sign J12 or J13.