Virginia § 56-405.1 - Agreements with Commissioner of Highways or public road authority representative for maintenance and repair of public grade crossings
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-405.1 — Agreements with Commissioner of Highways or public road authority representative for maintenance and repair of public grade crossings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-405.1. Agreements with Commissioner of Highways or public road authority representative for maintenance and repair of public grade crossings
Whenever the Commissioner of Highways or representative of the appropriate public road authority determines that it is in the best interest of the public to assist a railroad in its grade crossing maintenance and repair activities, he is authorized to enter into an agreement with the railroad company for the repair or maintenance of any crossing of a railroad and a public highway or for the sale of materials to the railroad company for the repair and maintenance of any such crossing. Any such agreement shall provide for the railroad company to bear the cost of the repair or maintenance or material furnished and such other conditions as the Commissioner of Highways or representative of the appropriate public road authority deems necessary or advisable to protect the interest of the public.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-405.1
What does Code of Virginia § 56-405.1 cover?
Section 56-405.1 ("Agreements with Commissioner of Highways or public road authority representative for maintenance and repair of public grade crossings") 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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