Approaching and Driving Over a Railroad Highway Grade Crossing

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Motor and Other Vehicles
  4. Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act
  5. Commercial Driver Licenses
  6. Approaching and Driving Over a Railroad Highway Grade Crossing

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  1. It is unlawful for the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to fail to:
    1. Slow down and check that the railroad highway grade crossing is clear of an approaching train, if the driver is not required by § 55-8-147 to always stop at the crossing;
    2. Stop before reaching the railroad highway grade crossing, if the tracks are not clear, if the driver is not required to always stop, pursuant to § 55-8-147;
    3. Have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad highway grade crossing without stopping; or
    4. Negotiate a railroad highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
  2. A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only.


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