Rhode Island § 39-8-1 § 39-8-1. Surfacing of highways crossed at grade.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 39-8-1 — § 39-8-1. Surfacing of highways crossed at grade.

Rhode Island § 39-8-1

Title 39Public Utilities and Carriers

Ch. 39-8Railroad Crossings

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-8-1 (2026).

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§ 39-8-1. Surfacing of highways crossed at grade.
Every railroad corporation whose roadbed crosses the public highway at grade shall
            cause the crossing to be covered with suitable material for highway travel so that
            the surface of the highway at the crossing shall not at any time be lower than three-fourths
            (Â¾) of one inch (1") below the tops of the rails at the crossing; and every railroad
            that shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of this section, after
            being notified by the city or town council of the city or town wherein the crossing
            is located, shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).
         

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§ 39-8-1. Surfacing of highways crossed at grade.

Every railroad corporation whose roadbed crosses the public highway at grade shall cause the crossing to be covered with suitable material for highway travel so that the surface of the highway at the crossing shall not at any time be lower than three-fourths (Â¾) of one inch (1") below the tops of the rails at the crossing; and every railroad that shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of this section, after being notified by the city or town council of the city or town wherein the crossing is located, shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).