C-24 - Highway Code

Section 45 Disposition versions

1987-06-29

45. (Replaced).

R. S. 1964, c. 231, s. 42; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1986, c. 91, s. 674.

1985-04-01

45. (1)  When approaching a level crossing, the driver of a vehicle shall stop it at least 5 m from the railway track in the following cases:

(a)  when an electric or mechanical signal indicates an approaching train;

(b)  when a gate is lowered or a railroad employee makes a warning signal;

(c)  when the driver can see an approaching train near the level crossing.

(2)  The driver of an autobus or of any vehicle conveying school children, or inflammables or explosives, shall come to a stop at least 6 m from any level crossing; after making sure that he can cross the same without danger, he may set his vehicle in motion again and shall keep it in low gear until he has crossed the tracks.

The obligation to stop shall not apply if a peace officer authorizes the driver to ignore it.

R. S. 1964, c. 231, s. 42; 1984, c. 47, s. 213.

1977-12-31

45. (1)  When approaching a level crossing, the driver of a vehicle shall stop it at least fifteen feet from the railway track in the following cases:

(a)  when an electric or mechanical signal indicates an approaching train;

(b)  when a gate is lowered or a railroad employee makes a warning signal;

(c)  when the driver can see an approaching train near the level crossing.

(2)  The driver of an autobus or of any vehicle conveying school children, or inflammables or explosives, shall come to a stop at least twenty feet from any level crossing; after making sure that he can cross the same without danger, he may set his vehicle in motion again and shall keep it in low gear until he has crossed the tracks.

The obligation to stop shall not apply if a peace officer authorizes the driver to ignore it.

R. S. 1964, c. 231, s. 42.