Virginia § 56-412 When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing

Virginia Statutes

§ 56-412 — When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing

Virginia § 56-412

Title 56PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES

Ch. 13RAILROAD CORPORATIONS

Art. 6HIGHWAY CROSSINGS

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Va. Code Ann. § 56-412 (2026).

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Whenever railroads cross each other on the same grade in this Commonwealth, the trains shall be brought to a full stop at least fifty feet before getting to the crossing.

The provisions of this section shall not be applicable where the crossings of such roads are regulated by derailing switches, or other safety appliances, which prevent collision at crossings, nor where a flagman or watchman is stationed, or signal tower is located, and signals that the trains may cross in safety.

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Whenever railroads cross each other on the same grade in this Commonwealth, the trains shall be brought to a full stop at least fifty feet before getting to the crossing.

The provisions of this section shall not be applicable where the crossings of such roads are regulated by derailing switches, or other safety appliances, which prevent collision at crossings, nor where a flagman or watchman is stationed, or signal tower is located, and signals that the trains may cross in safety.