Utah § 6a-1204 - Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.

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§ 6a-1204. Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1204.  Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.
(1) A person or government agency may not operate a train in a manner to prevent vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except:
(a) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(b) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(c) when the train is disabled;
(d) when the train is in motion or while engaged in switching operations;
(e) when there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing;
(f) when necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation; or
(g) as determined by a highway authority.
(2) A violation of this section is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

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