Rhode Island § 11-36-6 - Railroads and Carriers
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§ 11-36-6. Railroads and Carriers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-36-6
§ 11-36-6. Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
Every person who without right knowingly stands or walks, or rides a bicycle or other vehicle on the private right-of-way of any railroad or railway operated by steam or other power, except for the purpose of crossing it at a highway or other authorized crossing, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Any person violating this section may be arrested without a warrant by any police officer or any special railroad police officer and proceeded against according to law.
History of Section.
P.L. 1899, ch. 613, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 35; P.L. 1913, ch. 953, § 1; G.L. 1923,
ch. 397, § 35; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 11-36-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 157,
§ 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 76, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-36-6 cover?
Section 11-36-6 ("Railroads and Carriers") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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