What it means
The P-8 sign warns that a level crossing without barriers is nearby. It means the road crosses a railway line at a point without barriers or half-barriers physically separating traffic, so you must increase observation and be ready to stop. It usually appears before the railway crossing so that you arrive with margin, not when you are already on the tracks. When you see it, slow down, look both ways, obey any light or sound signal, and do not enter unless you can leave completely. In the test they often distinguish it from a level crossing with barriers and from approach panels.
- Category
- Warning signs
- Shape
- Triangular, red border
Practise DGT questions featuring this sign
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Other related signs
P-9A
Approach to un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado derecho
P-9B
Aproximacion a un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado derecho
P-9C
Cercania of un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado derecho
P-10A
Approach to un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado izquierdo
P-10B
Aproximacion a un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado izquierdo
P-10C
Cercania of un level crossing puente movil o muelle lado izquierdo
P-11
Situacion of un level crossing sin barreras
P-11A
Situacion of un level crossing sin barreras of mas of una via ferrea