New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 21. Miscellaneous |
Chapter XXI. Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Subchapter D. Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct and Safety of the Public |
Part 1085. Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct and Safety of the Public in the Use of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company Terminals, Stations and Trains |
Sec. 1085.14. Railroad crossings
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- No person shall traverse any railroad crossing:(a) when an audible or clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train;(b) when a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train;(c) when a train approaching within approximately 1,500 feet of the crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and such train, by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard;(d) when an approaching train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing; and(e) when a crossing gate is in the process of being opened or closed.No person, except a Metro-North employee acting in the course of his duties, may cross Metro- North train tracks other than at a railroad crossing maintained for public use by Metro-North or at a private crossing established pursuant to statute or written agreement with Metro-North.