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Read rule 299

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 299

Incidents and breakdowns. If your vehicle breaks down, or if you have an incident on a crossing you should get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing immediately use a railway telephone if available to tell the signal operator. Follow the instructions you are given move the vehicle clear of the crossing if there is time before a train arrives. If the alarm sounds, or the amber light comes on, leave the vehicle and get clear of the crossing immediately.

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