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346.44

SUBCHAPTER VII
REQUIRED STOPS
346.44 All vehicles to stop at signal indicating approach of train.

346.44(1)

(1) The operator of a vehicle shall not drive on or across a railroad crossing under any of the following circumstances:

346.44(1)(a)

(a) While any traffic officer or railroad employee signals to stop;

346.44(1)(b)

(b) While any warning device signals to stop, except that if the operator of the vehicle after stopping and investigating finds that no railroad train is approaching the operator may proceed.

346.44(1)(c)

(c) If any crossbuck sign specified under s. 192.29 (5) (a) is maintained at the crossing, while any train occupies the crossing or approaches so closely to the crossing as to constitute a hazard of collision.

346.44(2)

(2) The operator of a vehicle shall not drive through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

346.44 - ANNOT.

History: 1991 a. 316; 2005 a. 95.