California § 7678 - Except as provided in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Sec

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§ 7678. Except as provided in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Sec

Except as provided in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 7604, every person in charge of a locomotive engine who, before crossing any traveled public way, omits to cause a bell to ring or steam whistle, air siren, or air whistle to sound at the distance of at least 1,320 feet from the crossing, and until the lead locomotive has passed through the crossing, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 7678 ("Except as provided in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Sec") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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