SB 792
Requiring drivers to observe same safety requirements regarding railroad crossing when on-track equipment is present
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to increase safety at railroad crossings in West Virginia. It requires drivers to follow the same safety rules when approaching a railroad crossing with on-track equipment as they would when approaching a train. Drivers must stop before the tracks and wait until it is safe to proceed. Violations of this law will be treated as misdemeanors, with fines or potential driver’s license penalties.
Key provisions
- Drivers must stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when approaching a railroad crossing with on-track equipment.
- Drivers must wait until it is safe to proceed before crossing.
- Drivers must not drive through, around, or under crossing gates when they are closed.
- Failure to comply with these requirements is a misdemeanor.
- Drivers convicted of violating the law may face fines or points on their driver’s license.
- The bill does not apply if the signal device is malfunctioning.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Railroad Operators
- Railroad Crossing Property Owners
- Residents near Railroad Crossings
- West Virginia Citizens
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a specific requirement for drivers approaching railroad crossings with on-track equipment.
- It introduces criminal penalties for violating the safety rules.
- It creates a mechanism for tracking violations through driver’s license points.
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