These level crossing barriers have not moved for some time now. What is the right course of action?

The barriers at the level crossing have stopped moving and are blocking the road. According to German traffic rules, you must not cross the railway tracks if the barriers are down or have been down for some time, as this indicates a potential fault or danger.

The correct actions are to wait and not cross the tracks (option 1) and to notify the police about the malfunctioning barriers (option 2). This ensures safety for you and other road users, as trains might still approach.

Crossing the barrier, even with extra caution (option 3), is not allowed because it is very dangerous. Barriers are there to protect you from oncoming trains that may be hidden from view.

Always respect level crossing signals and barriers, and if they malfunction, alert the authorities rather than risking crossing. This rule helps prevent serious accidents at railway crossings.