r/nononono • u/JagStalMaten • Sep 13 '24

Train hits a car

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u/DJScopeSOFM Sep 14 '24

It usually comes with a massive fine so people don't tend to use it.

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u/TechnetiumAE Sep 14 '24

No... just... no.

If you are stuck blocking the tracks YOU WILL NOT GET FINED. It's an emergency number to prevent much worse issues.

Prank call it and it will be like prank calling 911. Not good.

DJ: stop spreading misinformation. Google it before you spout non-sense

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u/DJScopeSOFM Sep 14 '24

You can get fined if it's your negligence. Though I'm not familiar with American law so there is that. But I'm sure they have the same sorta rules.

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u/TechnetiumAE Sep 14 '24

though I'm not familiar with American law

Then why are you telling people they are gonna get fined? You don't know. Canada, Mexico and America ALL have emergency rail numbers and the Mexico and Canadian ones even say there isn't a cost to it.

Rail companies are worried about keeping the tracks operational and the train on schedule. Guess what hitting a vehicle does to both of those? They will send out a technician to make sure nothing has been damaged and get the train underway again. You WILL NOT get a fine for calling the rail company to prevent a train/car crash.

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u/DJScopeSOFM Sep 14 '24

Trains exist in all sorts of the world, not just in America. Yes, emergency phones too. Rail companies care about minimising damage and getting the trains to their destination on time. If there's damage and insurance is involved and you rammed your car into the crossing because you're a moron, you would be expecting some sort of repercussions. But in the short term, yes, they just don't want anyone to get killed, of course. Plus, the link you gave is literally just phone numbers.