235Crossing a level crossing

235 Crossing a level crossing

(1) A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing unless: (a) there is a pedestrian facility at the crossing and the pedestrian uses the facility; or (b) there is no pedestrian facility at, or within 20 metres of, the crossing.

Offence provision.

Note: Level crossing is defined in rule 120.

(2) A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing if: (a) warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are flashing or warning bells are ringing; or (b) a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing; or (c) a train or tram is on or entering the crossing; or (d) a train or tram approaching the crossing can be seen from the crossing or is sounding a warning, and there would be a danger of the pedestrian being struck by the train or tram if the pedestrian entered the crossing; or (e) the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.

Offence provision.

Note: Example for paragraph (2)(e)

Note: The crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, may be blocked by congested traffic, a disabled vehicle, a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a pedestrian, or by stock on the road.

Note: Enter and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary.

(3) In this rule:

pedestrian facility means a footpath, bridge or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians.

Note: Footpath is defined in the dictionary.