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.

1 Level crossing is defined in rule 120.

2 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*.*

(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.

Example for subrule (2)(e)

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.

Enter and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary.

(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, the pedestrian must finish crossing the line or tracks without delay—

(a) warning lights start flashing, or warning bells start ringing;

(b) a gate, boom or barrier starts to close;

(c) a train or tram approaches the crossing.

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