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OK SB126

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. Section 11-702 to modify bus compliance requirements at railroad crossings
  • Requires bus drivers to stop within 50 feet of (but not closer than 15 feet to) railroad tracks, listen and look for approaching trains in each direction, and confirm no train is approaching before crossing
  • Clarifies that buses must comply with these requirements whether occupied or unoccupied by passengers
  • Requires commercial motor vehicles to comply with federal railroad crossing provisions under 49 C.F.R. Section 392.10
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Railroads; railroad crossings. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/29/2011

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/16/2011
Public Safety2/8/2011

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