§ 41-6a-1005 — Limitation on pedestrians related to railroad grade crossings or bridges.

(1) As used in this section, "active railroad grade crossing" means a railroad grade crossing when:

(1)(a) the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed;
(1)(b) warning lights are flashing;
(1)(c) audible warning devices are being sounded; or
(1)(d) other traffic control devices signal the approach of a railroad train.
(2) A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or under or remain on a crossing gate or barrier at an active railroad grade crossing or bridge.
(3) A pedestrian may not enter or remain within the area between a railroad track and a railroad sign or signal if the railroad grade crossing is active.
(4) A pedestrian may not occupy or remain on a railroad grade crossing when the railroad sign or signal is not active except to cross the railroad crossing on a designated walkway.
(5) A pedestrian may not remain in an area between railroad signs or signals, railroad gates, or rail crossing arms if the railroad grade crossing is active.
(6) A violation of Subsection (2), (3), (4), or (5) is an infraction.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session