Nebraska Railroad Crossing Laws

How Nebraska handles grade crossings

Nebraska writes the stop into its own code. Any bus carrying passengers for hire and any school bus stops at every grade crossing, 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,172), and so does any vehicle that must be placarded under section 75-364 (60-6,173). Other trucks slow and check the tracks first (49 CFR 392.11). Never enter without room to clear the crossing. The fine runs up to $100 for a first offense (60-689), then FMCSA adds a CDL disqualification of 60 days to a year (49 CFR 383.51).

Who stops, how far, and the CDL risk

• Who must stop: Placarded + buses
• Stop distance: Not more than 50 feet, not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,173), matching the federal figure (49 CFR 392.10).
• Clearance rule: Do not drive onto the crossing without room to pass completely over the tracks without stopping. Choose a gear that clears the whole crossing and do not shift on the rails.
• Fine & CDL disqualification: About $100 under the Nebraska waiver/fine schedule for the traffic infraction. The FMCSA CDL disqualification stacks on top: at least 60 days for a first offense, 120 days for a second within 3 years, and 1 year for a third (49 CFR 383.51).

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