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Read rule 297

Works, crossings and trams: rules 288–307

Prepare for road works, railway crossings and tramways by studying the restrictions and hazards specific to each.

Rule 297

If there are no lights, follow the procedure in Rule 296 . Stop, look both ways and listen before you cross. If there is a railway telephone, always use it to contact the signal operator to make sure it is safe to cross. Inform the signal operator again when you are clear of the crossing.

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