AAATHE the barrier or gate when it begins to close and not cross until the  barrier or gate opens.  296. User-operated gates or barriers.   Some crossings have ‘Stop’  signs and small red and green lights. You MUST NOT   cross when  the red light is showing, only cross if the green light is on. If crossing with a vehicle, you should  ● open the gates or barriers on both sides of the crossing  ● check that the green light is still on and cross quickly  ● close the gates or barriers when you are clear of the  crossing.  297. If there are no lights, follow the procedure in Rule 295. 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.  298. Open crossings.   These have no gates, barriers, attendant or  traffic lights but will have a ‘Give Way’ sign. You should look both  ways, listen and make sure there is no train coming before you  cross.  ● get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing  immediately  ● use a railway telephone if available to tell the signal  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 151  299. Incidents and breakdowns.   If your vehicle breaks down, or if you  have an incident on a crossing you should  Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 52(2) 