Meahwhile, don't run the gates... And, smile, you're on candid camera...
One thing that has reduced the number of flaky lawsuites and payouts for railroad grade crossing accidents has been the use of on-board and wayside video surveillance cameras...
Sadly, the number of stupid and/or impaired drivers who exhibit poor judgement at RR crossings is not declining....
Brithline Engine Surveillance Cam of Grade Crossing Hit-Youtube