At a railroad crossing with a traffic light, you must always stop right before the crossing, even when the light is green.

Explanation

False. Article 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act normally requires you to stop just before a railroad crossing and confirm it is safe. However, the proviso states that when you are following the indication of a traffic light, you may proceed without stopping before the crossing. (Source: Road Traffic Act, Article 33 (Passing Railroad Crossings))

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Related terms

• Railway crossing (fumikiri)
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