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ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 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.

Penalty:     30 penalty units.

    (2)     On convicting a person, or finding a person guilty, of an offence under subsection (1), the court must—

S. 68B(2)(a) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 36(Sch.  1 item 36).

        (a)     if the offender holds a driver licence or learner permit, suspend the licence or permit for a period of not less than 3 months; or

S. 68B(2)(b) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 36(Sch.  1 item 36).

        (b)     if the offender does not hold a driver licence or learner permit, disqualify the offender from obtaining one for a period of not less than 3 months.



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