Virginia § 45.2-745 - Track switches and rails
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-745 — Track switches and rails, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-745. Track switches and rails
A. Every track switch shall be provided with a properly installed throw and properly installed latches and bridle bars.
B. Every track switch, other than a switch in a room or entry development, shall be equipped with properly installed guardrails.
C. Every switch throw and stand shall be installed on the side of the track where clearance is provided.
D. Every rail shall be secured at all joints by plates or welds.
Code 1950, §§ 45-69.1, 45-69.4; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-70, 45.1-73; 1979, c. 315; 1983, c. 70; 1985, c. 302; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.134; 1999, c. 256; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-745
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-745 cover?
Section 45.2-745 ("Track switches and rails") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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