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Texas law requires
motorists to yield the right of way to trains. It is also
against the law to cross tracks if a train is visible or
to drive around gates that have been lowered at a railroad
crossing. If the gates are down and no train is coming,
the road is closed.
 When
you encounter a railroad crossing:
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Reduce speed
and look both ways as you approach intersection.
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Turn down your
stereo and listen for a train.
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If crossing
arms have been lowered, or red lights are flashing stop.
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Stopping on
the tracks is never legal and is extremely dangerous.
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Be sure all
tracks are clear before crossing – there may be
more than one set. The following animation involves
a bus that had to pass multiple sets of tracks and failed
to stop at the intersection. Busses are required by
law to stop at railroad crossings.
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