Rail accidents waiting to happen
Monday 9th February 2009, 11:58AM GMT.
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Network Rail today called for a crackdown on motorists who jump lights and dodge barriers as it released new figures showing law-breaking at level crossings in Britain is at a five-year high.
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It said judges and magistrates should “stamp down” hard on motorists found guilty of offences such as ignoring red lights and even barriers on level crossings.
Last year, there were more than 3,400 recorded incidents of misuse at level crossings, according to Network Rail. The rail body said 95 per cent of accidents at level crossings are caused by misuse or error such as drivers ignoring red signals.
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Put normal recognisable traffic lights there (perhaps re-timed to suit), with reminders of the law and give them the same standing in law as ordinary red-lights.
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