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GA SB409
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tyler Harper
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-140 to extend all existing railroad grade crossing safety requirements for trains to also cover "other on-track equipment," defined as any car, rolling stock, or other device operated on stationary rails, alone or coupled to another device
- Requires drivers to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when a crossing gate is lowered or flagman signals the passage of other on-track equipment, not just trains
- Requires drivers approaching crossings without active signals to slow to a reasonable and prudent speed and verify no approaching train or other on-track equipment before proceeding
- Prohibits drivers from crossing railroad grade crossings when other on-track equipment, in addition to trains, is approaching
- Adds a new definitional subsection to the code section and re-letters existing subsections accordingly
Legislative Description
Railroad Crossings; persons driving vehicles shall exercise due care and caution for other on-track equipment; require
Last Action
Act 401
5/3/2018
Full Bill Text
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