Abstract
In the Netherlands 114 collisions between train and road users took place annually during the last five years, resulting in an average of 51 deaths and 38 injuries. Sometimes the collisions are regarded simply as a consequence of red- light violations. In road- side interviews on level crossings protected by flashing lights only, 12% of users of these crossings admitted ignoring the red lights "once". Two categories road users admitted ignoring the red lights signficantly more: regularly users and (young) cyclists and moped riders. Different solutions for the safety of level crossings are worthy of consideration.