Utah § 41-6a-1204 Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-6a-1204 — Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.

Utah § 41-6a-1204

Title 41Motor Vehicles

Ch. 41-6aTraffic Code

Part 41-6a-12Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1204 (2026).

Text

(1)A person or government agency may not operate a train in a manner to prevent vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except:

(1)(a) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;

(1)(b) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;

(1)(c) when the train is disabled;

(1)(d) when the train is in motion or while engaged in switching operations;

(1)(e) when there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing;

(1)(f) when necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation; or

(1)(g) as determined by a highway authority.

(2)A violation of this section is an infraction.

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(1) A person or government agency may not operate a train in a manner to prevent vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except:

(1)(a) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(1)(b) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(1)(c) when the train is disabled;
(1)(d) when the train is in motion or while engaged in switching operations;
(1)(e) when there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing;
(1)(f) when necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation; or
(1)(g) as determined by a highway authority.
(2) A violation of this section is an infraction.