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ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 (NO 43 OF 2017) - REG 235

Crossing 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 20m of, the crossing.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (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.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Example—s (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.

    (2A)     If any of the following events occurs after a pedestrian has started to cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing, the pedestrian must finish crossing the line or tracks without delay:

        (a)     warning lights start flashing, or warning bells start ringing;

        (b)     a gate, boom or barrier starts to close;

        (c)     a train or tram approaches the crossing.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (3)     In this section:

"pedestrian facility" means a footpath, bridge or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians.



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