68BDeliberately or recklessly entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

68B Deliberately or recklessly entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc. (1) A driver of a vehicle must not, deliberately or recklessly, enter a level crossing if— (a) warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are operating 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 a collision with the train or tram if the driver entered the crossing; or (e) the driver cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. 1. 30 penalty units. (2) On convicting a person, or finding a person guilty, of an offence under subsection (1), the court must— S. 68B(2)(a) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 36(Sch. 1 item 36). (a) if the offender holds a driver licence or learner permit, suspend the licence or permit for a period of not less than 3 months; or S. 68B(2)(b) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 36(Sch. 1 item 36). (b) if the offender does not hold a driver licence or learner permit, disqualify the offender from obtaining one for a period of not less than 3 months.