§ 6-424. Stops at railroad tracks in obedience to signal indicating approach of train.

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(a)

Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing and a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the driver of such vehicle shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest track of such railroad and shall not proceed until he can do so safely.

(b)

The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain standing and not traverse such a grade crossing when a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train.

(Code 1963, § 25-119)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Miss. Code Ann. 1972, § 63-3-1007.

                    
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