Title 49 of the U.S. Code § 20132 - Visible markers for rear cars
Full text of § 20132 from Title 49 of the United States Code.
§ 20132. Visible markers for rear cars
(a)
(1) the rear car of each passenger and commuter train has at least one highly visible marker that is lighted during darkness and when weather conditions restrict clear visibility; and
(2) the rear car of each freight train has highly visible markers during darkness and when weather conditions restrict clear visibility.
(b)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 873.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20132(a) | 45:431(g) (1st sentence cls. (2), (3)). | Oct. 16, 1970, Pub. L. 91–458, 84 Stat. 971, §202(g) (1st sentence cls. (2), (3), last sentence); added July 8, 1976, Pub. L. 94–348, §5(b), 90 Stat. 820. |
| 20132(b) | 45:431(g) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "within 180 days after July 8, 1976" are omitted as expired.
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