Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 101

101 .         Stopping at a level crossing

        (1)         A driver approaching a level crossing with a “stop” sign shall stop the vehicle —

            (a)         before the stop line, or if there is no stop line before the “stop” sign; and

            (b)         give way to any train on, approaching or entering the crossing.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 4 PU

Stop sign

(background in red)

        (2)         If a driver approaching a level crossing is directed or instructed to stop by a railway employee, the driver shall stop the vehicle, and the driver shall not proceed except in accordance with the railway employee’s direction.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 2 PU