Ohio § 4955.32
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.32, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.32.
(A) As used in this section, “ lite locomotive consist ” means a consist of locomotives not attached to any piece of equipment or attached
only to a caboose. (B) When the locomotive in the lead of a train, when a lite locomotive consist, or when
an individual locomotive is approaching a public highway or a grade crossing, either
of the following shall occur: (1) The engineer or person in charge of the locomotive shall sound the locomotive horn
in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 222 ; (2) An alternative audible warning system approved by the public utilities commission
under section 4955.321 of the Revised Code shall be activated in accordance with guidelines established by the commission. (C) The establishment of an alternative audible warning system does not preclude the
sounding of a locomotive horn by an engineer or other person in charge of a locomotive
in an emergency situation, as determined by the sole judgment of the engineer or other
person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.32
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Section 4955.32 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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