2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 7 - Special Stops Required
§ 21-701. Obedience to signal indicating approach or passage of train

  • (a) Stop required on approach or passage of train. --

    • (1) If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the driver:

      • (i) Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and

      • (ii) May not proceed until he can do so safely.

    • (2) The requirements of this subsection apply if:

      • (i) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the immediate approach or passage of a railroad train;

      • (ii) A crossing gate is lowered;

      • (iii) A flagman signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;

      • (iv) A railroad train approaching within 1,500 feet of the crossing gives a signal audible to traffic approaching the crossing and the railroad train, because of its speed or nearness to the crossing, is an immediate danger; or

      • (v) A railroad train is plainly visible and is in or is approaching dangerously near to the crossing.

  • (b) Passage through gate or barrier prohibited. -- A person may not drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

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