Ohio § 4955.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.14.
An engineer or person in charge of an engine who willfully fails to comply with sections 4955.10 and 4955.11 of the Revised Code , or fails to bring the engine of which he is in charge, with the train attached to
it, to a full stop at least two hundred feet before arriving at a railroad crossing
or connection, or crosses it before signaled to do so by the watchman, or before the
way is clear, is personally liable to any person injured by reason of such failure
in a penalty of one hundred dollars, to be recovered by civil action at the suit of
the state in the court of common pleas of the county in which such crossing or connection
is. The company in whose employ such engineer or person in charge of an engine is, as
well as the person himself, is liable in damages to any person or company injured
in person or property by such neglect or act of such engineer or person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.14 cover?
Section 4955.14 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 § 4955.14?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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