Rhode Island § 39-7-2 § 39-7-2. Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 39-7-2 — § 39-7-2. Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.

Rhode Island § 39-7-2

Title 39Public Utilities and Carriers

Ch. 39-7Operation of Railroads Generally

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-7-2 (2026).

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§ 39-7-2. Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.
Every railroad corporation, operating a railroad or part of a railroad in this state,
            shall adjust, fill, or block the frogs, switches, and guardrails on its track, with
            the exception of guardrails on bridges, so as to prevent the feet of its employees
            from being caught therein. The work shall be done to the satisfaction of the division
            of public utilities and carriers, evidenced by its certificate. Any railroad corporation
            failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be fined an amount not
            less than one hundred dollars ($100) but not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
     

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§ 39-7-2. Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.

Every railroad corporation, operating a railroad or part of a railroad in this state, shall adjust, fill, or block the frogs, switches, and guardrails on its track, with the exception of guardrails on bridges, so as to prevent the feet of its employees from being caught therein. The work shall be done to the satisfaction of the division of public utilities and carriers, evidenced by its certificate. Any railroad corporation failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be fined an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100) but not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).