Improving the level crossing's perceptivity

The previously issued recommendation S215 The perceptibility of a train and a level crossing should be improved. was too extensive and should be divided into recommendations concerning mobile equipment and the level crossing. Most fatal level crossing accidents occurred at level crossings without warning devices. Level crossing perceptivity was also noted in VTT's research. To make level crossings perceptible sufficiently early for road users and to ensure correct level crossing use, the Safety Investigation Authority recommends that:

Ways of improving the perceptivity of level crossings and their conditions of use and technical properties should be specified.

Level crossing perceptivity can be improved by using portals and similar means, as well as by installing level crossing signs and approach signs as described in the instructions. In addition, the condition of the signs should be maintained and their visibility ensured.

The previously issued recommendation S215 The perceptibility of a train and a level crossing should be improved. was too extensive and should be divided into recommendations concerning mobile equipment and the level crossing. Most fatal level crossing accidents occurred at level crossings without warning devices. Level crossing perceptivity was also noted in VTT's research. To make level crossings perceptible sufficiently early for road users and to ensure correct level crossing use, the Safety Investigation Authority recommends that: