Failure to do so is an offence.
Emergency actions at level crossings
If your vehicle stalls or an animal strays on the railway:
Move everyone well clear of the railway.
Leave the animal or vehicle where it is.
Tell the railway controller, using the phone number displayed at the
crossing.
State the ‘crossing number’ shown at the crossing.
This identification number is different for each level crossing
Example ‘Crossing number’ plate displayed at a level crossing
Cyclists and horse riders crossing the railway
As you approach a level crossing, you must obey the signs, slow down
and be prepared to stop.
You must obey the Rules of the Road.
Follow the relevant instructions and emergency actions applying to
pedestrians at railway level crossings.
Cyclists – cross at right angles to the tracks or else dismount to avoid getting the wheels caught in the groove.
Cyclists and horse riders – dismount and walk across the railway line at iron-gated level crossings and at passages.
For further information go to www.rsa.ie/Safety at Level Crossings.