Oregon Statutes 811.462 – Failure of operator of commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check tracks; penalty
(1) A person commits the offense of failure of the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment if the person:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 811.462
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Is operating a commercial motor vehicle that is not required by ORS § 811.460 to stop before reaching a rail crossing;
(b) Is approaching a rail crossing at grade; and
(c) Fails to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment before proceeding across the railroad tracks.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure of the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment, is a Class B traffic violation. [2001 c.492 § 7; 2017 c.176 § 3]