Virginia § 56-412 - When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing
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§ 56-412. When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing
Whenever railroads cross each other on the same grade in this Commonwealth, the trains shall be brought to a full stop at least fifty feet before getting to the crossing.
The provisions of this section shall not be applicable where the crossings of such roads are regulated by derailing switches, or other safety appliances, which prevent collision at crossings, nor where a flagman or watchman is stationed, or signal tower is located, and signals that the trains may cross in safety.
Code 1919, § 3987.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56-412 ("When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing") 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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