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 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

Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 235 (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 paragraph (2)(e) a pedestrian, or by stock on the road. Note 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, he or she 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. Note