Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716:clause:4_123
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 123
Character Range: 173247–174273

123  Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc
  A driver must not enter a level crossing if:
 (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 cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.
Offence provision.
Examples for paragraph (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.
Note: Approaching, enter, tram and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary.