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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) 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.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-50-412 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-55-motor-and-other-vehicles/tn-code-sect-55-50-412/
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