The encircled motorist has driven around a closed half-barrier...

The Don't Cross the Line campaign will feature hard-hitting television and radio advertisements.

It aims to make motorists aware of the potential hazard they can pose to oncoming high-speed trains.

There were 32 prosecutions for misuse of level crossings in NI last year, resulting in £17,000 paid in fines.

Misuse of level crossings by road users is the single biggest threat to rail safety, according to a study by the UK-wide Railway Inspectorate.

...and misses the oncoming train with just two seconds to spare

Translink spokesman Mal McGreevy said they were installing a £4m train protection warning system "to eliminate driver error at higher risk signals".

"We've also enhanced public facing safety features, including upgrading barrier systems, introducing warning lights, and installing CCTV," he said.

"However, the reality is that the biggest threat to rail safety is currently presented by the public itself.