§ 21-701. Obedience to signal indicating approach or passage of train

   (a) Stop required on approach or passage of train. --

   (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) Passage through gate or barrier prohibited. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 11-701; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 2003, ch. 196.