Vermont § 3587 - Obstructing crossing more than five minutes; penalty; exemption
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§ 3587. Obstructing crossing more than five minutes; penalty; exemption
- (a) When a railroad crosses a highway or road required for farm use at rail level, the
company operating such railroad shall not, nor shall its officer, agent, or employees
permit an engine or railroad car, or any portion thereof, to stand on any part of
such highway or road for a longer period than five minutes at any one time, or in
shunting, to obstruct public traffic for a longer period than five minutes at any
one time. A person or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be
fined not more than $50.00 nor less than $5.00. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (1) any grade crossings now existing or subsequently established over the line of railroad
extending through the city of Rutland between the River Street underpass and the Pine
Street overpass; and (2) the grade crossing in the town of Norton between the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad
and the class 4 town highway known as Gagnon Road (town highway #12). (Amended 1993, No. 211 (Adj. Sess.), § 22, eff. June 17, 1994; 2005, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 19; 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 34, eff. July 1, 2022.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3587 cover?
Section 3587 ("Obstructing crossing more than five minutes; penalty; exemption") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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