Helpful Driving Information

LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES

Light rail vehicles or trolleys have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other vehicles. Although everyone must follow the same traffic laws, trolleys require exceptional handling ability because of their size.

LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES
HOW TO SAFELY SHARE THE ROAD WITH TROLLEYS:

• Be aware of where trolleys operate.
• Never turn in front of an approaching trolley.
• Be aware that buildings, trees, etc. cause blind spots for the trolley operator.
• Maintain a safe distance from the trolley if it shares a street with vehicular traffic.

LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES

Look for approaching trolleys before you turn across the tracks. If there is a crossing signal, complete your turn only if the signal indicates that you may proceed.

LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES

Trolleys can interrupt traffic signals; do not proceed forward until the signal light indicates that it's okay.
Do not turn in front of a light rail vehicle.

LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES

In the given example, the car and the motorcycle have to wait until the light rail gets out of the way. The motorcycle goes next because it is going straight, followed by the black car which is making a left turn.

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Signs warn you that you are approaching railroad tracks. Look and listen for trains in both directions. Be ready to stop, if necessary. You should be prepared for a train to come at any time, day or night. Never stop on railroad tracks. Usually by the time a train conductor sees you, it is too late for the train to stop.
When traffic is heavy, wait off the tracks until you are sure you can drive over them without stopping.

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

A stop line, an X and the letters RR may be painted on the pavement in front of railroad crossings. These markings warn you to be aware of the crossing ahead and to pay particular attention to the possible approach of a train.

RAILROAD CROSSINGS
TRAINS:

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean STOP! A full stop is always required. Make sure that there is no train traveling on the tracks and proceed.
When driving through a railway crossing always STOP when you

• See a person or signal warnings that a train is coming
• See a train coming
• Hear the horn or bell of a train close by. (Keep your radio turned off to listen.)

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Never start across if there isn't room for your vehicle on the other side of the tracks. Don't go ahead until you can see clearly in both directions because there could be a train coming from either direction.
Do not go around or under any closed railroad gate. Wait for the gates to rise. Cross only when it is safe.

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Railroads that have warning signs, red lights, and gates are called controlled railroad crossings. In some rural areas, uncontrolled railroad crossings are found with no signals, signs, or gates. Be extra alert when crossing an uncontrolled railway crossing. Remember that the train always has the right-of-way.