Maine § 5142. - Trains crossing at same hour; exchange of baggage
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5142. — Trains crossing at same hour; exchange of baggage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5142.. Trains crossing at same hour; exchange of baggage
When railroads cross each other and passenger trains are due at the crossing at the same hour, the train first arriving shall wait for the arrival of the other, if it comes within 20 minutes. Each shall afford suitable opportunity for passengers desiring to change with their baggage from one train to the other. The superintendent, conductor and engineer of the road violating this provision forfeits to the State for each offense not less than $10 nor more than $50, to be recovered on complaint. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5142.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5142. cover?
Section 5142. ("Trains crossing at same hour; exchange of baggage") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 5142.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5142." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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