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AZ HB2665

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Longdon

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 28-851, 28-853, and 28-854 to expand railroad crossing safety requirements to include "on-track equipment" in addition to trains.

  • Requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings when clearly visible signals warn of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment, when crossing gates are lowered, or when on-track equipment approaches within approximately 1,500 feet and is an immediate hazard.

  • Allows vehicle operators to proceed through a railroad crossing after stopping if they suspect a false activation of crossing signals, provided they have clear visibility of at least one mile of tracks in all directions and there is no evidence of approaching trains or on-track equipment.

  • Requires operators of heavy equipment to notify a railroad station agent before crossing and to stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail while listening and looking for approaching trains or on-track equipment before proceeding safely.

  • Maintains existing exceptions for normal farm equipment operations and crossings controlled by police officers or traffic control signals.

Legislative Description

Railroad grade crossing; on-track equipment

Transportation - Title 28

Last Action

House TI Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-4-0-1-0-0)

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2023
Transportation and Infrastructure2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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