National Law [3] Vehicle Code
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License Points Info [3] 1 - Speeding [3] 2 - Failure to Maintain Lane [3] 3 - Illegal Passing [3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence [3] 5 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices [3] 6 - Driving the Wrong Way [3] 7 - Negligent Driving [3] 8 - Reckless Driving [3] 9 - Stopping on Railroad Tracks [3] 10 - Illegal Street Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition [3] 11 - Failure to Yield or Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle [3] 12 - Distracted Driving [3] 13 - Tailgating [3] 14 - Improper Turn [3] 15 - Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Collision [3] 16 - Unroadworthy Vehicle [3] 17 - Driving w/o Headlights or Signals [3] 18 - Improper or Missing Plates/Registration [3] 19 - Use of Jamming Device [3] 20 - Truck/Trailer Size Restriction [3] 21 - Load Size Restriction [3] 22 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Authority [3] 23 - Overweight Limit [3] 24 - Log Book Violation [3] 25 - Stopping at Railroad Crossings [3] 26 - Failure to Secure Commercial Cargo [3] 27 - Commercial Vehicle Brake Violation [3] 28 - Commercial Vehicle Tire Safety Violation [3] 29 - Failure to Conduct Required Pre-Trip Inspection [3] 30 - Commercial Hours of Service Violation [3] 31 - Driving without Insurance [3] 32 - Improper License Class / Endorsement [3] 33 - Driving without a License [3] 34 - Illegal Parking [3] 35 - Reckless Evading [3] 36 - Evading an Officer [3] 37 - Hit and Run [3] 38 - Excessive Vehicle Noise [3] 39 - Impeding Traffic [3] 40 - Operating Without a Helmet [3] 41 - Refusal to take a Sobriety Test [3] 42 - Bicycle Lane Usage [3] 43 - Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle [3] 44 - Nighttime Headlight Usage [3] 45 - Non-Motor Vehicle on Highway [3] 46 - Airspace Violation [3] 47 - Seatbelt Requirement [3] 48 - Flashing Colored Lights, Sirens, and Emergency Vehicles [3] 49 - Altered Vehicle Height [3] 50 - Altered or Obstructed VIN
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[3] 25 - Stopping at Railroad Crossings

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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The driver of a commercial motor vehicle carrying hazardous material or any bus capable of carrying passengers shall not cross a railroad track or tracks at grade unless he/she first: Stops the commercial motor vehicle within 50 feet of, and not closer than 15 feet to, the tracks; thereafter listens and looks in each direction along the tracks for an approaching train; and ascertains that no train is approaching. When it is safe to do so, the driver may drive the commercial motor vehicle across the tracks in a gear that permits the commercial motor vehicle to complete the crossing without a change of gears. The driver must not shift gears while crossing the tracks

EXCEPTIONS
A stop need not be made at:
- A railroad grade crossing when a police officer or crossing flagman directs traffic to proceed.
- An abandoned railroad grade crossing which is marked with a sign indicating that the rail line is abandoned.
- An industrial or spur line railroad grade crossing marked with a sign reading “Exempt.” Such “Exempt” signs shall be erected only by or with the consent of the appropriate State or local authority.
Infraction
Sentence: None
License Points: 2
Fine: $600