When the barriers are lifted, are you obliged to make sure that there is no train approaching?

Description

Art. 28 para. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 108, item 908, as amended) in conjunction with § 6 para. 1 of the Regulation of the Ministers of Infrastructure and of Internal Affairs and Administration of 31 July 2002 on road signs and signals (Journal of Laws No. 170, item 1393, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, raised barriers do not exempt you from the duty to exercise special caution. According to Art. 28 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver must ensure no train is approaching, even at a guarded crossing. You should always apply the principle of limited trust, as equipment can fail.

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