Railroad grade crossings
Sec. 39. Whenever a person who drives a vehicle approaches a
railroad grade crossing, the person shall stop within fifty (50) feet
but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest track of the
railroad and may not proceed until the person can do so safely under
the following circumstances:
(1) When a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device
gives warning of the immediate approach of a train.
(2) When a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman
gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of
a train.
(3) When a railroad train approaching within one thousand five
hundred (1,500) feet of a highway crossing emits an audible
signal and because of speed or nearness to the crossing is an
immediate hazard.
(4) When an approaching train is plainly visible and is in
hazardous proximity to the crossing.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.119-1995, SEC.6.
Last modified: May 27, 2006