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Va. Model Jury Instr. Civ. No. 18.050
Driver’s Statutory Duty to Stop at Crossing
The driver of a vehicle has a duty to stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet
from the nearest rail of the railroad and to remain stopped until he can proceed safely. This duty
shall apply [when the immediate approach of a train is indicated with a clearly visible (electrical;
mechanical) signal device; when a crossing gate is lowered; when a flagman gives or continues to give a
signal of the approach or passage of a train; when an approaching train signals with a (whistle; horn;
bell); when an approaching (train; self-propelled machinery; automobile type vehicle traveling on a
railroad track) is plainly visible and dangerously close to the crossing regardless of whether a clearly
visible electric or mechanical signal device or flagman gives warning].
If a driver fails to perform this duty, then he is negligent.
History
Virginia Model Jury Instructions – Civil, Release 26, April 2026. The unannotated set, posted by the Supreme Court of Virginia at vacourts.gov; the book states that it is made available with the permission of the publisher, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.
Provenance
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- 2026-10-11
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