TITLE 49

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 14

TRAFFIC — ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

49-1425.  Railroad trains not to unnecessarily block crossings. No person or government agency shall operate any train in a manner as to prevent vehicular use of any highway for a period of time in excess of fifteen (15) consecutive minutes except:

(1)  When necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;

(2)  When necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;

(3)  When the train is stopped to comply with a governmental safety regulation;

(4)  When the train is disabled;

(5)  When the train is in motion except while engaged in switching operations;

(6)  When there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing.

History:

[49-1425, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 361, p. 754.]