Train Safety Week Starts Monday in Plainfield
Police will crack down on railroad crossing safety violators.
Plainfield Patch
Credit: File photo
Submitted by the Plainfield Police Department:
Along with the CN Railroad and Illinois Operation Lifesaver, the Plainfield Police Department will conduct its annual Train Safety Week from April 28 to May 4 to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains.
In Illinois during 2013, there were 125 crossing collisions involving motor vehicles, which resulted in 39 injuries and 16 fatalities. In addition, 28 injuries and 26 fatalities occurred when people trespassed onto railroad property. In fact, Illinois ranked third in the nation for grade crossing fatalities and 2nd in the nation for trespass fatalities for 2013.
To promote awareness and education, informational press releases will be issued throughout next week and enforcement details will be conducted at various railroad grade crossings within the Village of Plainfield to cite both drivers and pedestrians who disobey the laws associated with railroad grade crossings and railroad property. In addition, posters and educational materials will be distributed throughout the community at various events.
Please remember, not only is it against the law to stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks, it is against the law to stop your vehicle anywhere within the highway-rail grade crossing.
Highway-rail grade crossings are typically marked by white stop lines located on the pavement in advance of the crossing, and if not marked by white stop lines, the highway-rail grade crossing extends from protective gate arm to protective gate arm.
A motor vehicle’s failure to stop is the contributing factor in more than 70 percent of all crossing accidents, and more than 50 percent of all collisions occur at locations with flashing lights and ringing bells.
When crossing railroad tracks, you must always obey the law and be aware of your surroundings.
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