Ohio § 4907.45

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4907.45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4907.45.

No superintendent or other executive officer of a company operating a railroad who

receives from the public utilities commission notice of a prescribed rate of speed

for trains passing over a defective track, bridge, or other structure, or notice forbidding

the running of passenger trains over such defective track, bridge, or other structure,

shall neglect, within two days after receiving such notice, to direct the proper subordinate

officers to run the passenger trains over such defective track, bridge, or other structure

at a speed not greater than that so prescribed, or, if the running of a passenger

train is so forbidden, to stop running passenger trains over it.  No engineer, conductor, or other employee shall knowingly disobey such an order.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4907.45

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4907.45 cover?

Section 4907.45 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 § 4907.45?

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