09-04-2016, 11:14 PM
Yes, indeed, rules are rules. The HTA section I quoted above says the driver "shall stop the vehicle not less than 5 metres from the nearest rail of the railway and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely."
Danbrotherston's original point was that it's legal to proceed after stopping, if it's safe to do so. With a railway crossing, I would use extra caution, but there are still cases where I believe it is safe to proceed. And if it's safe, it's also legal (provided a stop has been made first).
Danbrotherston's original point was that it's legal to proceed after stopping, if it's safe to do so. With a railway crossing, I would use extra caution, but there are still cases where I believe it is safe to proceed. And if it's safe, it's also legal (provided a stop has been made first).