Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Special Stops Required
Section 21-701 - Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach or Passage of Train

(a)    (1)    If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the driver:
            (i)    Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and
            (ii)    May not proceed until he can do so safely.
        (2)    The requirements of this subsection apply if:
            (i)    A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the immediate approach or passage of a railroad train;
            (ii)    A crossing gate is lowered;
            (iii)    A flagman signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;
            (iv)    A railroad train approaching within 1,500 feet of the crossing gives a signal audible to traffic approaching the crossing and the railroad train, because of its speed or nearness to the crossing, is an immediate danger; or
            (v)    A railroad train is plainly visible and is in or is approaching dangerously near to the crossing.
    (b)    A person may not drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

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