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Section 32-29-12 - Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor — South Dakota Law | CourtGPT
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Section 32-29-12 - Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor

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32-29-12. Requirements for commercial motor vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing--Violation as misdemeanor.The driver of any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 32-12A-1(5), when approaching a railroad grade crossing shall:(1)If not required to stop pursuant to §32-29-5, slow down when approaching a crossing and check that the railroad tracks are clear of an approaching train before proceeding;(2)If not required to stop pursuant to §32-29-5, stop before reaching a crossing if the railroad tracks are not clear;(3)Refrain from proceeding through a crossing if sufficient space is not available to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; and(4)Ensure there is sufficient undercarriage clearance before negotiating a crossing.A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2013, ch 149, §2.