Section 161: Negligently crossing unmanned level crossing.

The Railways Act, 1989Central Act · Act 24 of 1989

If any person driving or leading a vehicle is negligent in crossing an unmanned level crossing, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year.

Explanation.-- For the purposes of this section, "negligence" in relation to any person driving or leading a vehicle in crossing an unmanned level crossing means the crossing of such level crossing by such person--

(a) without stopping or caring to stop the vehicle near such level crossing to observe whether any approaching rolling stock is in sight, or

(b) even while an approaching rolling stock is in sight.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Railways Act, 1989
Section	161
Marginal note	Negligently crossing unmanned level crossing.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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