New Jersey § 48:12-61
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-61.
Whenever a public highway, other than a state highway and the tracks of a railroad,
or of more than one railroad whose rights of way adjoin or are in such close proximity
to each other as to be necessarily involved in one elimination project, cross each
other at the same level, and it shall appear to the board of public utility commissioners
that such crossing is or such crossings are dangerous to public safety or that public
travel on such highway is impeded thereby, the board may order the company or companies
operating the railroad or railroads, within such time as the board may fix, to alter
such crossing or crossings, according to plans to be approved by the board. Such alterations may be made: a. By substituting a crossing or crossings not at grade by carrying the highway under
or over the railroad or railroads or by reconstructing the railroad or railroads under
or over the highway; or b. By vacating, relocating or changing the lines, width, direction or location of
the highway and the opening of a new highway in the place of the one vacated; or c. Where, in the judgment of the board, the owners of public or private property will
be unduly injured by the elimination of the crossings, by relocating the tracks of
the railroad or railroads.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-61
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-61 cover?
Section 48:12-61 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 § 48:12-61?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-61" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 48:12-61 apply to my situation?
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