Maine § 7220. - Speed limit at highway grade crossings
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7220. — Speed limit at highway grade crossings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7220.. Speed limit at highway grade crossings
The department is authorized to fix a maximum speed limit at which trains may be run over any grade crossing of a highway or other way and, when the limit has been fixed by the department, no engine or train may be run over the crossings at a greater speed than that fixed by the department and no way may be unreasonably and negligently obstructed by engines, tenders or cars. Any railroad corporation forfeits not more than $100 for every violation of this section. [PL 1989, c. 398, §8 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7220.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7220. cover?
Section 7220. ("Speed limit at highway grade crossings") 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 § 7220.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7220." (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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How does Maine § 7220. apply to my situation?
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