§ 21-701
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§21–701.
(1)If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, the driver:
(i)Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and
(ii)May not proceed until he can do so safely.
(2)The requirements of this subsection apply if:
(i)A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the immediate approach or passage of a railroad train;
(ii)A crossing gate is lowered;
(iii)A flagman signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;
(iv)A railroad train approaching within 1,500 feet of the crossing gives a signal audible to traffic approaching the crossing and the railroad train, because of its speed or nearness to the crossing, is an immediate danger; or
(v)A railroad train is plainly visible and is in or is approaching dangerously near to the crossing.
(b)A person may not drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.