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ND SB2133

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Oley Larsen

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Origin

Senate

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires drivers of specified vehicles to cross railroad tracks in a single gear without manually changing gears while traversing the crossing.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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