You may drive around a railroad crossing gate that is being lowered:

Question

If gates are down at a railroad crossing, stay in place and do not try to cross the tracks until after the gates have been raised. It is against the law to drive around railroad crossing gates.

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances.

Answer

If the gate is malfunctioning.

Answer

If you have plenty of time to cross before the gate is fully lowered.

Answer

If there is a shoulder to the right of the gate.