Oklahoma § 21-1253 - Failure to ring bell of locomotive
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1253 — Failure to ring bell of locomotive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1253. Failure to ring bell of locomotive
Every person in charge, as engineer of a locomotive engine, who
omits to cause a bell to ring or a steam whistle to sound at the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
distance of at least eighty (80) rods from the place where the track
crosses, on the same level, any traveled public way, is punishable
by a fine not exceeding Fifty Dollars ($50.00), or by imprisonment
in the county jail not exceeding sixty (60) days.
R.L.1910, § 2536.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1253
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1253 cover?
Section 21-1253 ("Failure to ring bell of locomotive") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-1253?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1253 apply to my situation?
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