You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
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Never.
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When the lights have stopped flashing.
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When the train has passed.
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If you are in a hurry and there is no train approaching.
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Explanation
Railroad crossings are equipped with flashing lights, bells, and gates to warn drivers of an approaching train. It is against the law to drive around a lowered crossing gate, regardless of whether a train is coming or not. Doing so is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
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