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ROAD RULES 2019 - REG 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.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Level crossing is defined in rule 120.

Note 2 If the pedestrian facility is a footpath or shared path at which there is a red pedestrian light, 235A imposes further obligations on pedestrians using the facility.

(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.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
 

Example for subrule (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.
(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, he or she 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.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(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.



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