Michigan § 750.511 - Attempt to wreck or endanger safety of passengers.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.511 — Attempt to wreck or endanger safety of passengers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 750.511. Attempt to wreck or endanger safety of passengers.
Attempt to wreck railroad trains or endanger safety of passengers—Any person who shall place upon any railroad any timber, stone, iron or other obstruction, or who shall change any switch or track, or who shall loosen or displace any rail of the track of such railroad, or who shall change the brakes upon any car or cars standing on any railroad track in this state or who shall break down or displace, destroy or injure any bridge, culvert or embankment of any railroad, or do any other act with intent to endanger the safety of any person traveling or being upon such railroad, or to throw from such railroad any locomotive, tender, or car moving along the track of such railroad, on which shall be any person or property liable to be injured thereby, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 750.511
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.511 cover?
Section 750.511 ("Attempt to wreck or endanger safety of passengers.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 750.511?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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