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The Highway Traffic Act,
the Railway Safety Act and You!
Obeying the crossing signals isn't just good practice, it's the
law! Failing to obey the rules of the road near or at railway
crossings is not only illegal but also deadly!
For more information, go to sections 26.1 and 26.2 of the Railway
Safety Act. Here are a couple of examples of some charges under
the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Don't forget, there is a victim
surcharge added to the fine!
| Offence |
Section |
Set Fine |
Demerit Points |
| Careless driving |
130 |
$265.00 |
6 |
| Driver of public vehicle or school bus failing to stop at
railway crossing |
174 |
$ 90.00 |
5 |
| Drive through, around or under railway barrier |
164 |
$ 90.00 |
3 |
| U-Turn - on or within 30 metres of a railway crossing |
143(b) |
$ 90.00 |
2 |
Trespassing on railway
property or improperly entering/leaving train station platforms
can result in a fine!
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