Canadian hazmat

https://www.tsb.gc.ca/sites/default/files/recommandations-recommendations/rail/eng/rec-r9311.pdf

The Transportation Safety Board definitely RECOMMENDS trucks hauling HazMat stop prior to railway crossings. I would stop. NOT maintain full road speed and with no warning slam on the brakes and get rear-end. But gradually slow to a stop prior to the crossing. Look and proceed when safe. This link is finally Canada related.

In Canada I think they call HazMat Dangerous Goods. I'll try that in an internet search.

 

I'm glad you asked. It's always batter to ask a question than guess at an answer.
Don't be afraid to do an internet search, either.

 

Stopping at railway crossings | The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Truck Handbook

They RECOMMEND HazMat trucks stop at crossings.

 

I've always gone with uncontrolled railway crossing - full stop
controlled railway crossing - follow signals

Controlled has lights or lights and arms.

@tscottme we call it transportation of dangerous goods (TDG).

 

Yeah, some guys would rather be jerks than help another driver out...

 

Every province ''can'' have different rules on this, example in PQ if you have flammable ''red background placards'' you better stop at any RR tracks or big fine.

I'm not sure the actual law in other provinces but I always stopped to be sure hauling gas.
50,000 liters makes a big fire.

 

Do hazmat trucks have to stop at railroad crossings in Canada?
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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada recommends that coordinate with the appropriate provincial authorities to require that tank trucks placarded for the transport of dangerous goods stop at all public crossings before proceeding.Aug 5, 1991