QUOTE: Originally posted by samfp1943 The answer is in redesign of the automated grade crossing and ENFORCEMENT,ENFORCEMENT!! This is the very reason railroads are going to the expense of cameras on locomotives...to document the public ignorance of laws rules and regulations already on the books, but only spastically enforced in a reactive manner.. [banghead][banghead][2c]
QUOTE: Originally posted by oltmannd I still maintain you can't "fine" the stupidity or absent mindedness out of people! If the idea is prevention, and not punishment or "justice", then fines and cameras and suing peoples estates won't work. Education and reducing risk are the only way.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan I still say fine them in the 10s to 100 thousand dollars or equal to that in jail time. I think it will be a successful deterent.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater On the CP line that goes through my town, all trains have been restricted to 10mph because of the condition of the track for well over a year. As we speak, CP is replacing the track on this line, which will enable trains to travel at much greater speeds. However, once the work is complete, trains will only travel at 30mph. This is because people have become so acustomed to the trains traveling very slowly and are used going through crossings with plenty of time to spare before the train gets there. If there was a really dramatic speed increase, people might underestimate the speed of the train and, well, we all know what the results could be. To avoid this, they are gradually increasing the speed limit. Are there any laws or regulations that CP is following or are they just doing this on their own free will? Is this a common policy in situations like this?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Train Guy 3 Operation Lifesaver should just change their slogan to Don't Look, Don't Listen, DIE!
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QUOTE: Originally posted by mhurley87f If cameras can be installed at the most frequently abused crossings, certainly the law needs to be enforced vigorously. I would also suggest that where the errant vehicles can be identified, then the insurers of those vehicles should be informed. After all, might they not have some serious reservations about renewing the policy of a driver who looks likely to cause a $multi million claim?
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