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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

21 Del. C. § 4163A: Railroad crossing violations for operators of commercial vehicles only.

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  1. Title 21. Motor Vehicles
  2. Operation and Equipment
  3. CHAPTER 41. Rules of the Road
  4. Subchapter VII. Special Stops Required

In addition to the existing railroad crossing violations in § 4163 of this title, the following railroad crossing infractions apply to commercial motor vehicle operators:

(1) Every commercial motor vehicle operator other than those listed in § 4163 of this title shall, upon approaching a railroad-highway grade crossing, do all of the following:

a. Slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment.

b. Stop before reaching the crossing if the tracks are not clear.

(2) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall obey a traffic control device and comply with a lawful order or direction of a police officer or other enforcement official who is guiding, directing, controlling, or regulating traffic at a railroad-highway grade crossing.

(3) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle may not cross a railroad-highway grade crossing unless the vehicle has sufficient undercarriage clearance.

(4) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle may not cross a railroad-highway grade crossing unless the vehicle has sufficient space and can be driven completely through the crossing without stopping.

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