Section 1005 - Limitation on pedestrians related to railroad grade crossings or bridges.

UT Code § 41-6a-1005 (2019) (N/A)

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(1) As used in this section, "active railroad grade crossing" means a railroad grade crossing when: (a) the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed; (b) warning lights are flashing; (c) audible warning devices are being sounded; or (d) other traffic control devices signal the approach of a railroad train.

(a) the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed;

(b) warning lights are flashing;

(d) other traffic control devices signal the approach of a railroad train.

(2) A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or under or remain on a crossing gate or barrier at an active railroad grade crossing or bridge.

(3) A pedestrian may not enter or remain within the area between a railroad track and a railroad sign or signal if the railroad grade crossing is active.

(4) A pedestrian may not occupy or remain on a railroad grade crossing when the railroad sign or signal is not active except to cross the railroad crossing on a designated walkway.

(5) A pedestrian may not remain in an area between railroad signs or signals, railroad gates, or rail crossing arms if the railroad grade crossing is active.

(6) A violation of Subsection (2), (3), (4), or (5) is an infraction.

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