Maryland § 21-701

§ 21-701.

    (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.