# 160 Opening or breaking a level crossing gate

(1) If any person, other than a railway servant or a person authorised in this behalf, opens any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years.

(2) If any person breaks any gate or chain or barrier set up on either side of a level crossing which is closed to road traffic, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.

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PENALTIES AND OFFENCES

156

Travelling on roof, step or engine of a train

157

Altering or defacing pass or ticket

158

Penalty for contravention of any of the provisions of Chapter XIV

159

Disobedience of drivers or conductors of vehicles to directions of railway servant, etc

161

Negligently crossing unmanned level crossing