New Jersey § 39:4-127

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-127, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:4-127.

(a) Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under

any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of such vehicle shall

stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until the driver can do so safely. The foregoing requirements shall apply when: 1. A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate

approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment ; 2. A crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a

signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment ; 3. A railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately 1500 feet of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and such railroad

train or other on-track equipment , by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard; 4. An approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing. (b) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate

or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being

opened or closed.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-127

What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-127 cover?

Section 39:4-127 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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