At a railroad crossing with no pavement markings, how far should you stop from the tracks?

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At a railroad crossing with no pavement markings, how far should you stop from the tracks?

At an unmarked railroad crossing, you must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. This minimum distance gives you enough room to observe for an approaching train and to stop safely without being on or blocking the tracks. Trains are long and can appear to be farther away than they are; they can’t stop quickly, so giving this clearance helps you avoid getting trapped on the crossing if a train arrives or if a signal changes. Stopping closer than 15 feet increases the risk, while stopping farther away isn’t necessary and can just impede traffic.

At an unmarked railroad crossing, you must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. This minimum distance gives you enough room to observe for an approaching train and to stop safely without being on or blocking the tracks. Trains are long and can appear to be farther away than they are; they can’t stop quickly, so giving this clearance helps you avoid getting trapped on the crossing if a train arrives or if a signal changes. Stopping closer than 15 feet increases the risk, while stopping farther away isn’t necessary and can just impede traffic.

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