WATCH: Cocoa, Rockledge Police Stress Life-Saving Rule — Never Stop on Train Tracks

drivers who stop on tracks face a $500 citation

WATCH: Cocoa police officials recently partnered with the Rockledge Police Department, Florida East Coast Railway, and GoBrightline for a Rail Safety Enforcement Operation focused on one simple message: Never stop on the tracks. It only takes a second for a bad decision to turn into a tragedy. If traffic is backed up, don’t enter the crossing unless you can clear it completely. And remember — stopping on the tracks isn’t just dangerous. It’s a $500 citation. See tracks. Think train. Don’t stop on the tracks.

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Police Department recently partnered with the Rockledge Police Department, Florida East Coast Railway, and Brightline as part of a rail safety enforcement operation focused on delivering one clear message to drivers: never stop on railroad tracks.

The coordinated effort aimed to increase awareness and enforcement at rail crossings, reminding motorists that even a moment of poor judgment can have life-altering consequences.

Officials emphasized that when traffic is backed up, drivers should never enter a crossing unless they can fully clear the tracks.

According to Cocoa police officials, vehicles stopping on railroad tracks remain a dangerous and preventable problem. The operation focused on educating drivers about the risks associated with blocked crossings while also issuing warnings and citations to those who violate rail safety laws.

Authorities say the consequences can extend beyond the obvious safety hazards. In addition to the potential for a serious collision, drivers who stop on railroad tracks can face a $500 citation.

By partnering with rail companies and neighboring agencies, officers hope the message reaches more drivers throughout the community and encourages safer driving habits.

The safety campaign reinforces a simple rule officials say every driver should remember whenever approaching a crossing: see tracks, think train, and never stop on the tracks.

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