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#### 235 Crossing 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—
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> > > (a) there is a pedestrian facility at the crossing and the pedestrian uses the facility, or
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> > > (b) there is no pedestrian facility at, or within 20 metres of, the crossing.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > Note 1.
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> > Level crossing is defined in rule 120.
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> > Note 2.
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> > If the pedestrian facility is a footpath or shared path at which there is a red pedestrian light, rule 235A imposes further obligations on pedestrians using the facility.
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> > (2) A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing if—
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> > > (a) warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are flashing or warning bells are ringing, or
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> > > (b) a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing, or
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> > > (c) a train or tram is on or entering the crossing, or
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> > > (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
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> > > (e) the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > Example for subrule (2)(e).
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> > 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.
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> > Note.
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> > Enter and twin red lights are defined in the Dictionary.
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> > (2A) If any of the following events occurs after a pedestrian has started to cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing, he or she must finish crossing the line or tracks without delay—
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> > > (a) warning lights start flashing or warning bells start ringing,
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> > > (b) a gate, boom or barrier starts to close,
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> > > (c) a train or tram approaches the crossing.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > (3) In this rule—
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> > pedestrian facility means a footpath, bridge or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians.
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> > Note.
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> > Footpath is defined in the Dictionary.