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ND SB2133
Bill
Status
3/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Oley Larsen
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AI Summary
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Amends section 39-10-41 to require vehicle drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail when approaching a railroad grade crossing under specified conditions, including when signal devices warn of an approaching train or other on-track equipment.
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Prohibits drivers from proceeding through, around, or under crossing gates or barriers while closed or being opened/closed, and prohibits passing human flagmen until signaled that the way is clear.
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Amends section 39-10-43 to maintain requirements that buses, school buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials (chlorine, flammable liquids, explosives, poison, radioactive materials, etc.) must stop at all railroad grade crossings and listen/look in both directions before proceeding.
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Requires drivers of specified vehicles to cross railroad tracks in a single gear without manually changing gears while traversing the crossing.
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Establishes exceptions to stopping requirements when traffic is controlled by a police officer or at crossings designated as out-of-service by the director and marked with "Tracks out of service" or "Exempt" signs.
Legislative Description
Railroad grade crossings; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/20
3/21/2019