New Jersey § 48:12-161
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-161, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-161.
Every company operating a railroad shall have a bell, gong or whistle on the locomotive
with a rope or strong cord attached thereto leading through every baggage, express
and passenger car and through or over every other car in the train. Such rope or cord shall be within easy and convenient reach of the employees of
the train and the other end shall be attached to the rear end of the rear car of said
train. In lieu thereof the company shall use on its passenger or mixed passenger and freight
trains any device, approved by its general manager or general superintendent, using
air, steam or electricity whereby signals may be surely, quickly and conveniently
given to the engineer upon the engine drawing the train by an employee in any car
of the train. Any company violating this section shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars
for each offense, to be recovered by any inhabitant of this state who may sue for
the same in any court having cognizance thereof. One-fifth of the fine shall go to the plaintiff and four-fifths to the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-161
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-161 cover?
Section 48:12-161 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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