In cases of breakdown, must you immediately remove the vehicle from the crossing and if this is not possible, should you warn the engine driver of the rail vehicle?

Description

Art. 28 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, in the event of a breakdown on a railway crossing, the driver has an absolute duty to take all possible actions to prevent a disaster. According to Art. 28 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act, you must first immediately remove the vehicle from the tracks. If this is impossible, you must immediately warn the train driver of the danger.

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