What Are The Duties And Responsibilities Of Motorists As They Approach A Public Grade Crossing?

The general requirement is that a motorist approaching a grade crossing, upon detecting an oncoming train, must stop no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until the train has cleared the crossing.

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