What the Law states - Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching

Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 68B

Deliberately or recklessly entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

68B. Deliberately or recklessly entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

(1) A driver of a vehicle must not, deliberately or recklessly, enter a level crossing if-

(a) warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are operating 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 a collision with the train or tram if the driver entered the crossing; or

(e) the driver cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.