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VEH 22451: (a) The driver of any vehicle or pedestrian approaching a railroad or rail transit grade crossing shall stop not less…

DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD

Executive Summary

California Vehicle Code section 22451 ((a) The driver of any vehicle or pedestrian approaching a railroad or rail transit grade crossing shall stop not less…) addresses (a) The driver of any vehicle or pedestrian approaching a railroad or rail transit grade crossing shall stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail and. (2) An approaching train, car, or on-track equipment is plainly visible or is emitting an audible signal and, by reason of its speed or nearness, is an…. Part of DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD. Tags Clinic hosts the official statutory text unchanged below for registration, title, and compliance reference in California.

Key Takeaways

  • (a) The driver of any vehicle or pedestrian approaching a railroad or rail transit grade crossing shall stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail and….
  • (2) An approaching train, car, or on-track equipment is plainly visible or is emitting an audible signal and, by reason of its speed or nearness, is an….
  • (b) No driver or pedestrian shall proceed through, around, or under any railroad or rail transit crossing gate while the gate is closed.
  • (c) Whenever a railroad or rail transit crossing is equipped with an automated enforcement system, a notice of a violation of this section is subject to the….
  • (d) For purposes of this section, “on-track equipment” means any locomotive or any other car, rolling stock, equipment, or other device that, alone or coupled….

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DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
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