Shocking footage of a motorist speeding through a level crossing has been published on YouTube.

The BT Openreach van driver appears to put his life at risk by blatantly disregarding warning lights that signify a train is approaching.

The video was captured at the level crossing in Station Road, Aylesford.

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Three years ago, MP for Aylesford, Tracey Crouch backed a campaign to keep the crossings open for longer due to fears of motorists jumping the lights.

Drivers have complained of queueing for 10 to 15 minutes for level crossings to open at stations in Snodland and Aylesford.

VIDEO: The moment the driver speeds through the level crossing.

Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch has renewed her appeal to Network Rail after a meeting two years ago discussed whether barriers could be raised quicker.

She said: "Nothing changed following the meeting, at which they explained at what point in the train's journey the barriers are lowered. As a consequence the barriers stay down for a long time causing huge traffic problems and frustrating drivers.

"This footage shows the totally moronic, dangerous and inexcusable lengths people will go to and I urge Network Rail to yet again look at whether it is necessary to put the barriers down for so long".

Speaking at the time, she said: “At Aylesford the problem is particularly bad because of the volume of traffic.

“During school drop-off time, the queues go all the way back through the village and are often so long the barriers have come down twice by the time you can get through.

Safety

“I realise proper safety measures need to be in place, but I don’t think it is necessary to close the barriers for so long. Network Rail needs to look at it because frustrated drivers are more likely to jump the lights.”

An Openreach spokesman said: "This will be looked into. We obviously take driving safety very seriously and if any member of the public views unsafe driving we encourage them to report it us online so we can follow up.

"This can be done at http://www.homeandwork.openreach.co.uk/get-in-touch.aspx"