Ohio § 4955.10

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4955.10.

When the tracks of two railroads cross each other, or in any way connect at a common

grade, the crossings shall be made and kept in repair and watchmen maintained at such

crossing at the joint expense of the companies owning the tracks.  All trains or engines passing over such tracks must come to a full stop not nearer

than two hundred nor further than eight hundred feet from the crossing, and must not

cross until signaled to do so by the watchman, nor until the way is clear.

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Section 4955.10 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.

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