Obediencia a las señales de ferrocarril

Explicación Simple

Cuando manejas y llegas a un cruce de tren, debes reducir la velocidad y detenerte si hay señales que lo indican. No puedes cruzar hasta que estés seguro de que no viene un tren.

Es como cuando esperas que el semáforo se ponga en verde antes de cruzar la calle. No quieres que un auto te atropelle, igual en el cruce de trenes, no quieres que un tren te lastime.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está conduciendo a casa y llega a un cruce de tren. Ve que la señal está parpadeando y se detiene a 20 pies de la vía. Luego, espera a que pase el tren antes de continuar su camino, asegurándose de que no hay otros trenes acercándose.

Penalidades

Cualquier persona que viole esta ley comete una infracción de tráfico de clase A.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

C.R.S. 42-4-706 – Obedience to railroad signal (1) Any driver of a motor vehicle approaching a railroad crossing sign shall slow down to a speed that is reasonable and safe for the existing conditions. If required to stop for a traffic control device, flagperson, or safety before crossing the railroad grade crossing, the driver shall stop at the marked stop line, if any. If no marked stop line exists, the driver shall: (a) Stop not less than fifteen feet nor more than fifty feet from the nearest rail of the railroad grade crossing and shall not proceed until the railroad grade can be crossed safely; or (b) If the driver would not have a reasonable view of approaching trains or on-track equipment when stopped in accordance with subsection (1)(a) of this section: (I) Stop before proceeding across the railroad grade crossing at the point nearest the crossing where the driver has a reasonable view of approaching trains or on-track equipment; and (II) Not proceed until the railroad grade can be crossed safely. (2) 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, nor shall any pedestrian pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (3) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A traffic infraction.