Louisiana § RS 32:176 - Required notification of recording devices carried on railroad trains
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:176 — Required notification of recording devices carried on railroad trains, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:176. Required notification of recording devices carried on railroad trains
Immediately following a railroad crossing accident, the engineer or a responsible member of the crew, if the engineer is unable to provide the information, shall inform the law enforcement officer investigating such accident if the train possesses an event recorder which records and preserves any information which is relevant to the accident or may be of assistance in the investigation of the accident. Upon request of the law enforcement officer, the railroad or its representative shall provide, in a timely manner, any such information contained on the event recorder whose release is not prohibited by federal law, rule, or regulation.
Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 87, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:176 cover?
Section RS 32:176 ("Required notification of recording devices carried on railroad trains") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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