You may see more officers pulling drivers over near railroad crossings this week. It is part of “Operation Clear Track.” From now through Sept. 29, state, federal and railroad law enforcement departments will enforce railroad grade crossing and trespassing laws nationwide. The project’s goal is to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks. Law enforcement will be stationed at targeted railroad grade crossings, handing out railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians and issuing warnings and citations to violators. Federal statistics show that a train hits a person or vehicle every three hours in the United States. “Operation Clear Track” is an effort by Operation Lifesaver Inc.
Source: KSN-TV
