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ID S1104

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits drivers from proceeding across railroad grade crossings when warning signals indicate the immediate approach of a train or other on-track equipment.

  • Applies stopping and safety requirements to operators of heavy equipment (crawler tractors, steam shovels, derricks, rollers) crossing railroad grade crossings.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/24/2021
Transportation2/15/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2021

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