Ohio § 4955.321 Alternative audible warning system

Ohio Statutes

§ 4955.321 — Alternative audible warning system

Ohio § 4955.321

Title 49Public Utilities

Ch. 4955Tracks; Crossings

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Bluebook

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4955.321 (2026).

Text

The public utilities commission may evaluate  alternative systems for providing an audible warning of an  approaching locomotive. The commission may approve the use of an  audible warning system as an alternative to the horn sounding  required under division (B)(1) of section4955.32of the Revised  Code only if it determines that the alternative audible warning  system complies with applicable federal requirements for an  audible warning of an approaching train and only if  train-activated warning devices also are present at any public  highway or grade crossing at which the alternative audible warning  system is installed. The commission shall establish guidelines for  the use and operation of any alternative audible warning system it  approves.

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The public utilities commission may evaluate alternative systems for providing an audible warning of an approaching locomotive. The commission may approve the use of an audible warning system as an alternative to the horn sounding required under division (B)(1) of section4955.32of the Revised Code only if it determines that the alternative audible warning system complies with applicable federal requirements for an audible warning of an approaching train and only if train-activated warning devices also are present at any public highway or grade crossing at which the alternative audible warning system is installed. The commission shall establish guidelines for the use and operation of any alternative audible warning system it approves.