Oklahoma § 66-126 - Bells and whistles

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 66-126 — Bells and whistles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 66-126. Bells and whistles

A bell of at least thirty (30) pounds weight, or a whistle,

shall be placed on each locomotive engine, and shall be rung or

whistled at the distance of at least eighty (80) rods from the place

where the railroad shall cross any other road or street, under a

penalty of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for every neglect, to be paid by

the corporation owning the railroad, one-half thereof to go to the

informer, and the other half to the state, and shall also be liable

for all damages which shall be sustained by any person by reason of

such neglect.

R.L. 1910, § 1430. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 222, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,

1996.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 66-126 cover?

Section 66-126 ("Bells and whistles") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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