Ohio § 4907.48
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4907.48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4907.48.
All gates, bells, or devices erected under the direction of the public utilities commission
shall be built within the time, in the manner, and of materials approved by the commission. Such devices so authorized shall be located in the highway or street on one or both
sides of the railroad tracks, as the commission deems the public safety requires. Such gates shall be so constructed that when closed they obstruct or prevent passage
across such railroad from the side on which a gate is located. Such bell must be so constructed that it will ring before the approach of every
train of cars or locomotive within three hundred feet or more of such crossing, and
continue to ring until such train or locomotive has reached the crossing. A person shall be in charge of such gate who shall close it at the approach of each
train or locomotive and keep it open at all other times. If an automatic bell or other mechanical device is required at such crossing, the
railroad shall keep such bell or device in good working order. For every neglect of duty imposed by this section such railroad shall forfeit twenty-five
dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4907.48
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4907.48 cover?
Section 4907.48 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 4907.48?
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