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ID S1104
Bill
Status
4/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code sections 49-614, 49-648, 49-649, and 49-650 to include references to "on-track equipment" alongside existing references to railroad trains.
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Requires drivers to stop 15 to 50 feet from railroad tracks and listen and look for approaching trains or other on-track equipment before crossing.
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Prohibits drivers from proceeding across railroad grade crossings when warning signals indicate the immediate approach of a train or other on-track equipment.
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Applies stopping and safety requirements to operators of heavy equipment (crawler tractors, steam shovels, derricks, rollers) crossing railroad grade crossings.
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Makes technical corrections to grammar and language throughout the four affected code sections regarding railroad crossing procedures and safety requirements.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for certain on-track equipment on railroad tracks.
TRANSPORTATION
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 168 Effective: 07/01/2021
4/9/2021