Rhode Island § 39-7-12 § 39-7-12. Catwalks and handrails on bridges.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 39-7-12 — § 39-7-12. Catwalks and handrails on bridges.

Rhode Island § 39-7-12

Title 39Public Utilities and Carriers

Ch. 39-7Operation of Railroads Generally

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-7-12 (2026).

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§ 39-7-12. Catwalks and handrails on bridges.
Every railroad corporation or railroad company operating a railroad within this state
            shall on and after September 1, 1993, maintain and construct a handrail and catwalk
            on each railroad bridge and/or trestle that is constructed or renovated for use by
            the railroad. The handrail and catwalk shall extend the full length of the bridge
            or trestle. Every railroad that shall violate the provisions of this section shall
            be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
            Each violation of this section shall be a separate offense. Notwithstanding any provision
            

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§ 39-7-12. Catwalks and handrails on bridges.

Every railroad corporation or railroad company operating a railroad within this state shall on and after September 1, 1993, maintain and construct a handrail and catwalk on each railroad bridge and/or trestle that is constructed or renovated for use by the railroad. The handrail and catwalk shall extend the full length of the bridge or trestle. Every railroad that shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Each violation of this section shall be a separate offense. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a violation of this section shall be classified as a misdemeanor.