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MS HB206
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Holloway
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AI Summary
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Requires the Mississippi Department of Transportation to review all passive grade railroad crossings in the state to determine if any should be designated as particularly dangerous highway grade crossings
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Department must complete initial review by January 1, 2019, and conduct reviews every three years thereafter
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Department must erect stop signs at any crossing determined to be particularly dangerous during the review
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Vehicle drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track at crossings with stop signs and proceed only with due care
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Railroad crossings; require MDOT to review all passive crossings to determine if any are particularly dangerous.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018