§ 55-50-412. Approaching and driving over a railroad highway grade crossing.

TN Code § 55-50-412 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) It is unlawful for the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to fail to:

(1) Slow down and check that the railroad highway grade crossing is clear of an approaching train, if the driver is not required by § 55-8-147 to always stop at the crossing;

(2) Stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing, if the tracks are not clear, if the driver is not required to always stop, pursuant to § 55-8-147;

(3) Have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; or

(4) Negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.

(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only.