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Re: Amtrak train destroys minivan carrying 6 people |
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Posted by pragmatist on Wed Jun 29 00:07:51 2016, in response to Re: Amtrak train destroys minivan carrying 6 people, posted by nostalgia on Tue Jun 28 14:51:45 2016. Since this took place in Colorado, and not in NY, our laws and operating rules don't matter. The family was from the town where the accident took place, all of the discussion about people in unfamiliar situations is also not likely to be relevant. People just do not realize how many unguarded rail crossings there are in this country. No matter what the signs or signals say, you are responsible for the safe operation of your vehicle, if the speed limit is 65, and it is foggy or snowing, you can be ticketed for speeding at 60 if the conditions for safe operation at 65 are not present. Procedures for railroad crossings (including a special section on the Denver RTD) are included in Colorado's Driver Handbook, The signs and pavement markings are there for a reason. |
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