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NC S1377

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jean Preston

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Origin

Senate

2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows school buses and activity buses to cross railroad grade crossings marked "Exempt" without stopping, provided the railroad tracks are gated closed when trains are not passing.

  • Exempts school and activity buses from the standard requirement to stop within 15-50 feet of railroad tracks, listen, and look both directions before crossing.

  • Applies only to Craven County and becomes effective upon passage.

  • Maintains existing stop requirements for school and activity buses at all other railroad grade crossings not marked "Exempt" with gated tracks.

Legislative Description

School Bus Railroad Crossing Exception

Last Action

Ref To Com On Education/Higher Education

5/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Education/Higher Education5/26/2010

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