Missouri § 389.795 - Walkways and handrails on bridges and trestles.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 389.795 — Walkways and handrails on bridges and trestles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 389.795. Walkways and handrails on bridges and trestles.
In cases in which the motor carrier and railroad safety division of the department of economic development finds the same to be practical and necessary for safety of railroad employees, bridges and trestles, over and upon which railroad trains are operated, shall include as a part thereof, safe and suitable walkway and handrail on one side only of such bridge or trestle, and such handrail shall be located at the outer edge of said walkway and shall provide a clearance of not less than eight feet, six inches, from the center line of the nearest track, measured at right angles thereto.
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(L. 1959 H.B. 301 § 1, A.L. 1969 H.B. 409)
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 389.795 cover?
Section 389.795 ("Walkways and handrails on bridges and trestles.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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