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RAIL SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 2008 - REG 36

36—Duty of pedestrians at pedestrian crossings

        (1)         In this regulation—

"pedestrian crossing" means a footpath or other structure designed for the use of pedestrians to cross over a railway;

"traffic lights" means signals for controlling traffic by means of illuminated signs.

        (2)         A pedestrian must not enter or remain on a pedestrian crossing

            (a)         if rolling stock with which he or she may collide is approaching along the railway, or is on the crossing; or

            (b)         if warned not to do so by an employee of the rail transport operator operating the railway; or

            (c)         while a warning device at or near the crossing is activated or while the crossing is closed against traffic by gates or barriers, unless he or she is directed by an employee of the rail transport operator operating the railway to proceed across the crossing.

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (3)         A pedestrian must not remain within the limits of a pedestrian crossing any longer than is reasonably necessary for the purpose of passing over the crossing.

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (4)         If a pedestrian crossing is controlled by traffic lights, a pedestrian must comply with any instructions applicable to the pedestrian that are indicated by the traffic lights or any sign exhibited with the traffic lights.

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.



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