Are you allowed to drive onto this level crossing right after the barriers have been lifted without making sure that there is no train approaching?

Description

Art. 28 para. 2 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: No

Even after the barriers are fully raised, the driver has a duty to exercise special caution and make sure no train is approaching. According to Art. 28 of the Road Traffic Act, before entering the tracks, the driver is obliged to ensure that no rail vehicle is approaching. You should always apply the principle of limited trust, as equipment can fail.

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