miss during Green Party train level crossings announcement

A driver who was caught on camera racing through a red signal at a level crossing during a Green Party press conference has been sent a $150 infringement notice.

Police said members of the public observed a driver passing through a level crossing on Morningside Drive in Auckland while safety barriers were down and warning lights flashing around 10.35am on October 5.

The car was just seconds ahead of the train – so close the train tooted at the car.

The incident was captured during a livestream of a Green Party announcement to remove level crossings on Auckland’s Western Line, and stopped co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick during the press conference .

“Did you see that? That was someone driving across the crossing as the train was coming,” Swarbrick yelled as the car came through.