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About 50 feet of the railroad grade crossing that is illegal to pass. If you are caught in such an area you may be arrested and be liable for prosecution.

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It is illegal to pass within 100 feet of a railroad grade crossing.

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Depends on your individual state's laws. But generally speaking within 50 feet is illegal to park.

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The state is not given - therefore - unable to answer since this distance can vary by state and even by local jurisdiction.

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Within 7 1/2 feet

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100 feet

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100

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200

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