Section sec.123 - Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 - Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

sec.123Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

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sec.123 Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

A driver must not enter a level crossing if— warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are operating or warning bells are ringing; or a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing; or a train or tram is on or entering the crossing; or 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 the driver can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. 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.

(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 can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.