Crossing level crossing
235 Crossing level crossing
A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing unless—
there is a pedestrian facility at the crossing and the pedestrian uses the facility; or
there is no pedestrian facility at, or within 20m of, the crossing.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing if—
warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are flashing or warning bells are ringing; or
a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing; or
a train or tram is on or entering the crossing; or
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
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.
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:
warning lights start flashing, or warning bells start ringing;
a gate, boom or barrier starts to close;
a train or tram approaches the crossing.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
In this section:
pedestrian facility means a footpath, bridge or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians.
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