Delaware § 1814 - Railroad car brakes.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 1814 — Railroad car brakes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1814. Railroad car brakes.
No passenger train on any railroad shall be run without an air brake, or some equally effective appliance for controlling the speed of trains, which may be applied by the engineer to each car composing the train, and which shall at all times be kept in good condition and ready for use at the discretion of the engineer.
59 Del. Laws, c. 393, § 5; 60 Del. Laws, c. 503, § 17;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 1814
What does Delaware Code § 1814 cover?
Section 1814 ("Railroad car brakes.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 1814?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 1814 apply to my situation?
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