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175Stopping on or near level crossing
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175 Stopping on or near level crossing (1) A driver must not stop on a level crossing, or on a road within 20m before the nearest rail or track to the driver approaching the crossing and 20m after the nearest rail or track to the driver leaving the crossing, unless the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. (2) For this section, distances are measured as shown in the example.
Division 12.4 Stopping on clearways and freeways and in emergency stopping lanes Measurement of distance—level crossing Division 12.4 Stopping on clearways and freeways and in emergency stopping lanes 176 Stopping on clearway (1) A driver must not stop on a length of road (other than a road related area) to which a clearway sign applies, unless the driver is— (a) driving a public bus, public minibus, taxi, rideshare vehicle or hire car; and (b) dropping off or picking up passengers. (2) A clearway sign applies, for the days or times indicated on the sign, to a length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following: (a) a clearway sign on the road that indicates different days or times; (b) an end clearway sign on the road; (c) the end of the road.