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Art. 93 Ordinance of September 5, 1979 on Road Signage (OSR) - Signals at Level Crossings

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Art. 93 OSR · Signals at Level Crossings

To signal level crossings, barriers, half-barriers, demand-operated barriers, flashing light signals (3.20; 3.21), Saint Andrew's crosses (3.22; 3.24), acoustic signals, "Tramway or Road Railway" signals (1.18), and light signals (Art. 68 to 71) must be used. The appearance and placement of signals at level crossings are governed by railway legislation, except concerning light signals and the "Tramway or Road Railway" signal.

Barriers, half-barriers, or demand-operated barriers which are closed or closing, red flashing lights, red lights, and acoustic signals signify "stop."

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The road user must independently ensure that no railway vehicle is approaching and that the crossing is clear in the following cases: a. in the presence of the "Tramway or Road Railway" signal (1.18); b. if the Saint Andrew's cross is not accompanied by a flashing light signal or light signals; c. when the yellow light of a light signal installation is flashing.

When a level crossing is located within an intersection where traffic is regulated by light signals (Art. 68 to 71), it may be included in the light signal installation.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (7)

SB240356 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 2 in Verbindung mit Art. 28 SVG, Art. 93 Abs. 2 SSV und Art. 100 Ziff. 1 Abs. 1 SVG)

Appeal Regarding Conviction for Negligent Traffic Violation and Public Service Disruption After Railway Crossing Collision

This provision defines the offense of negligent gross violation of traffic regulations, for which the defendant was convicted in order 1.

STBER.2023.76 · so (Art. 93 Abs. 2 SSV)

Appeal Regarding Conviction for Thwarting Sobriety Checks

Cited in the preamble as a basis for the verdict, relating to traffic violations that became legally binding.

SB220643 · zh (Art. 93 Abs. 2 SSV)

Negligent Gross Violation of Traffic Rules at Level Crossing

This article is cited alongside Art. 90 Abs. 2 SVG as the legal basis for the guilty verdict in order 1.

30.2005.322 · ti (art. 93 cpv. 3 OSStr)

Collision at Level Crossing and Signal Violation

This provision, cited in the final order, relates to the interpretation of level crossing signs (e.g., St. Andrew's Cross).

CC.1998.827 · ne (art. 93 al. 5 OSR)

Railway Liability and Contributory Negligence in Fatal Level Crossing Collision

Cited regarding the obligation of the road user to ensure the crossing is clear when a St. Andrew's cross is present without flashing lights.

SB220643 · zh (Art. 93 Abs. 2 SSV)

Negligent Gross Violation of Traffic Laws at Railway Crossing Leading to Barrier Damage

This article is cited alongside Art. 90 Abs. 2 SVG as part of the provision defining the grounds for conviction.

SB240356 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 2 in Verbindung mit Art. 28 SVG, Art. 93 Abs. 2 SSV und Art. 100 Ziff. 1 Abs. 1 SVG)

Zurich Court Upholds Conviction for Railway Crossing Violation and Traffic Disruption, Modifies Sentence

Article cited in the dispositive (point 1.1) as the basis for affirming the conviction for grossly negligent violation of traffic regulations.