Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716:clause:4_235
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 235
Character Range: 310523–311991

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 crossing.
Offence provision.
Note: Level crossing is defined in rule 120.
 (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
 (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.
Offence provision.
Example for paragraph (2)(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: Enter and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary.
 (3) In this rule:
pedestrian facility means a footpath, bridge or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians.
Note: Footpath is defined in the dictionary.