Tennessee § 55-50-412 Approaching and driving over a railroad highway grade crossing

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§ 55-50-412 — Approaching and driving over a railroad highway grade crossing

Tennessee § 55-50-412

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-50-412 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.