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If a vehicle becomes immobilised at a level crossing, should you remove it from the crossing immediately?

If a vehicle becomes immobilised at a level crossing, should you remove it from the crossing immediately?

Description

Road Traffic Act of June 20, 1997 (Journal of Laws 1997 No. 98 item 602 as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

In the situation shown in the photo, you are approaching a railway crossing. If your vehicle were to stall on it, according to Art. 28 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act, you are obliged to remove it from the crossing immediately. This is an absolute priority due to safety and the long braking distance of a train; only if removing the vehicle is impossible should you warn the driver of the rail vehicle.