New Jersey § 48:12-54
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-54.
Every company operating on a fixed track or tracks, freight or passenger trains or
cars, shall provide protection to pedestrians and the traveling public at every crossing
of its tracks by any public road. Such protection may be in the form of safety gates, flagmen, electric bell, electric
signs or other recognized system of alarm or protection approved by the Board of Public
Utility Commissioners. When several crossings lie so close together that an audible signal at one crossing
may be sufficiently heard at others near it, such crossings may be protected by such
device or signals as will sufficiently protect all crossings in the group. When on any line or part thereof all traffic is discontinued for any part of the night,
no crossing guards need be operated while traffic is so discontinued. This section shall not apply to street car lines or tracks used principally for street
car purposes. The provisions of this section shall be construed to be mandatory and shall be operative
without order or direction of the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-54
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-54 cover?
Section 48:12-54 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 48:12-54?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-54" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 48:12-54 apply to my situation?
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