Railroad crossing traffic-control violation
Florida Statute § 316.1575
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Stop 15–50 feet from the nearest rail when a crossing signal warns of approaching rail traffic, a gate is down, an officer/flagger signals, or an approaching train/equipment gives an audible warning or presents the specified immediate hazard. Proceed only when clear and safe. Do not drive through, around, or under a gate while closed, opening, or closing. Record the signal/gate condition, rail traffic, stopping point, and movement; pedestrian and vehicle violations have different penalty tracks.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Railroad
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 6
- Fine / Penalty
- First: $500 or 25 hours community service; repeat: $1,000; costs may apply
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.