🚦Proposed Regulation on Railroad Grade Crossings for CMVs
Railroad Grade Crossings; Stopping Required: Exception for Railroad Grade Crossing Equipped With Active Warning Device Not in Activated State
Summary
FMCSA proposes to amend the regulations related to driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at railroad grade crossings. Currently, drivers of certain CMVs (e.g., buses transporting passengers and CMVs transporting certain hazardous materials) are required to stop before crossing a railroad track unless an exception applies, such as when the crossing is controlled by a functioning highway traffic signal transmitting a green indication. The Agency proposes to add a similar exception for a railroad grade crossing equipped with an active warning device that is not in an activated state (e.g., flashing lights or crossing gates down, indicating the arrival of a train).
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule will affect compliance requirements for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) at railroad grade crossings, adding an exception that may improve efficiency for businesses operating CMVs, particularly those transporting hazardous materials. This could lead to operational cost savings and reduced crash risk, directly impacting business owners’ decision-making.