2007-07-09 19:46:08 · 22 answers · asked by RexD 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh, yeah... That comes with a stiff penalty and fine.
2007-07-09 19:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mel W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California Vehicle Code 22451. (a) The driver of any vehicle or pedestrian approaching a railroad or rail transit grade crossing shall stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely, whenever the following conditions exist:
(b) No driver or pedestrian shall proceed through, around, or under any railroad or rail transit crossing gate while the gate is closed.
VC Section 22526 says that you can get a ticket for stopping on the tracks
2007-07-09 19:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by geomoto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Depending on the state you are in, you can go through a crossing with flashing lights and no gates if the train is a safe distance away. But, if there are gates and the gates are down, it is illegal to go around them, whether a train is coming or not.
2007-07-09 22:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I cited someone for that violation just the other day. He was stopped directly in front of the arms and I was directly behind him. The only reason he could give me was that he didn't feel like sitting there while the train passed.
2007-07-09 22:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by Brian C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is failure to obey a traffic signal it is the same as running a stop sign or red light. In the state of Washington it is a 112 dollar fine. AND YOU CAN GET SMOOSHED BY A TRAIN!
2007-07-09 19:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Clif S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're lucky that's all you'll get.
Had a young man in San Antonio about a week ago got killed that way.
Unless you're driving an ocean liner the train will win every time.
2007-07-09 19:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my son got a ticket for being "paced" at the stop sign. the cop decided he came up to fast to the sign and was ticketed for speeding.
2007-07-09 19:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, let's see...a police officer, sworn to uphold the law, sees you brew the law. Can he give you a ticket? HE CAN TAKE YOU TO JAIL!!! Careless and reckless driving?? He can also file charges that you attempted suicide and need mental counceling. Which is what i woulda done if i were him!!
2007-07-09 20:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by atoughlife2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...and needless to say you are flirting with disaster! Nothing is so important that you can't wait for the train to come and go. It's certainly not worth your life!
2007-07-13 04:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Kbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, assuming you're still alive to receive the ticket...
2015-12-21 05:37:44 · answer #10 · answered by Hannah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋