Section 21-701 - Obedience to signal indicating approach or passage of train. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 11-701; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 2003, ch. 196.]