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MS HB326

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Department of Transportation must review all passive grade railroad crossings in the state to determine if any are particularly dangerous, with initial review completed by January 1, 2017, and subsequent reviews every three years thereafter.

  • MDOT must erect stop signs at any crossing it determines to be particularly dangerous during its reviews.

  • Drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track at crossings with stop signs and proceed only with due care.

  • The Mississippi Transportation Commission retains authority to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings and erect stop signs at such locations.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Railroad crossings; require MDOT to review all passive crossings to determine if any are particularly dangerous.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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