1. (a)

   1. (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:

      1. (i) Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and
      2. (ii) May not proceed until he can do so safely.

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

      1. (i) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the immediate approach or passage of a railroad train;
      2. (ii) A crossing gate is lowered;
      3. (iii) A flagman signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;
      4. (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
      5. (v) A railroad train is plainly visible and is in or is approaching dangerously near to the crossing.
2. (b) 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.

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 196, § 1, eff. July 1, 2003.

Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-701.