Missouri HB2246 mandates drivers to stop at railroad crossings for any on-track equipment, not just trains.
Missouri HB2246 amends existing laws to require drivers to stop at railroad crossings for any on-track equipment, not just trains. Drivers must stop within fifty feet but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail if an on-track equipment is visible and in hazardous proximity. The bill also prohibits driving through a crossing gate or barrier when it is closed or being opened or closed. Violators face a class C misdemeanor. This change aims to enhance safety at railroad crossings by ensuring drivers account for all potential rail traffic.
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