What do you have to be aware of when you see this traffic sign combination?

This sign combination warns of a railway crossing ahead and uses a red-and-white striped marker to indicate the distance. Two red stripes mean the crossing is about 240 meters away. In addition, at railway crossings, overtaking is not allowed—this is a strict safety rule in Germany. So, both the warning about the distance to the railway crossing and the overtaking restriction are correct and important for your safety. Knowing how to interpret these markers helps you stay alert and take early precautionary measures.