Chapter 12 - Operation and Maintenance of Railroads
- Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
- § 23-12-101 - Sections 23-12-101 -- 23-12-103 cumulative.
- § 23-12-102 - Inspection of railroads by Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished].
- § 23-12-103 - Unsafe tracks, bridges, etc. -- Inspection -- Notice to railroad of necessary repairs, etc. -- Failure to repair or to stop traffic -- Liability for injuries -- Penalties.
- § 23-12-104 - Number and frequency of trains and streetcars.
- § 23-12-105 - Attorney's fee taxed in suits for transportation violations.
- Subchapter 2 - Roadbeds and Rights-of-Way
- § 23-12-201 - Maintenance of right-of-way free from obstructions -- Penalty.
- § 23-12-202 - Permitting certain weeds to seed on right-of-way unlawful -- Recovery of damages.
- § 23-12-203 - Clearing right-of-way following derailment or wreck.
- § 23-12-204 - Drainage of roadbed -- Penalty for noncompliance.
- § 23-12-205 - Sale of certain abandoned rights-of-way to municipalities.
- § 23-12-206 - Rail line abandonment process.
- § 23-12-207 - Transfer of ownership or responsibility of railroad right-of-way.
- Subchapter 3 - Crossings and Switches
- § 23-12-301 - Railroad crossings to be under supervision of the State Highway Commission.
- § 23-12-302 - Railroad switch connections to be permitted.
- § 23-12-303 - Connections or crossings with other railroads -- Compensation -- Damages.
- § 23-12-304 - Inspection of road crossings by commission -- Hearings and orders.
- § 23-12-305 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-306 - Public roads to cross railroads at right angles.
- § 23-12-307 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-308 - Removal of fences for public convenience -- Penalty for noncompliance.
- Subchapter 4 - Equipment -- Safety Precautions
- § 23-12-401 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-402 - Locomotives to have headlights of requisite candlepower.
- § 23-12-403 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-404 - Equipment required on track motor cars.
- § 23-12-405 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-406 - Transportation of hazardous materials.
- § 23-12-407 - Repairs to cars to be done in state -- Exceptions.
- § 23-12-408 - Lights to be placed on switches.
- § 23-12-409 - Signals and signboards required at tunnels.
- § 23-12-410 - Audible warning device to be sounded at crossing -- Penalty and damages.
- § 23-12-411 - Warning boards required at crossings -- Exception.
- § 23-12-412 - Stock guards required when railroad passes through enclosure.
- Subchapter 5 - Employees
- § 23-12-501 - Definitions for 23-12-501 -- 23-12-507.
- § 23-12-502 - Construction of 23-12-501 -- 23-12-507.
- § 23-12-503 - Liability for injury or death of employee generally.
- § 23-12-504 - Death or injury caused by defective cars, appliances, etc. -- Presumption of knowledge -- Prima facie evidence of negligence.
- § 23-12-505 - Death or injury of employee -- Contributory negligence.
- § 23-12-506 - Death or injury of employee -- No assumption of risk.
- § 23-12-507 - Death or injury of employee -- Contracts of employment or indemnity insurance no defense -- Setoff by employer.
- § 23-12-508 - Railroads receiving hospital fees to provide hospital facilities in state -- Penalty for noncompliance.
- § 23-12-509 - Limit on hours of service of trainmen on freight trains -- Penalties for noncompliance -- Liability for death or injury.
- § 23-12-510 - Limit of hours on duty of telephone and telegraph operators for railroads -- Penalties.
- § 23-12-511 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-512 - Blocks in frogs and guardrails required.
- § 23-12-513 - [Repealed.]
- Subchapter 6 - Train Service Generally
- § 23-12-601 - Trains to run on regular schedule -- Accommodations for passengers -- Damages for noncompliance.
- § 23-12-602 - Transfer of passengers, freight, and mail at crossings, intersections, etc. -- Damages.
- § 23-12-603 - Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished] may require passenger trains to stop at all stations -- Exception.
- § 23-12-604 - Duty to erect depot and stop passenger trains in cities and towns near state line -- Exception -- Penalty.
- § 23-12-605 - Union passengers or freight depots.
- § 23-12-606 - Stopping train within town limits upon petition -- Facilities to be maintained -- Enforcement -- Damages -- Penalty.
- § 23-12-607 - Petitions for establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service -- Authority of Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished]
- § 23-12-608 - Establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service generally -- Investigation of objects sought to be accomplished -- Findings.
- § 23-12-609 - Establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service generally -- Failure to comply with findings and mandate -- Penalty.
- § 23-12-610 - Petitions to establish, reestablish, or enlarge service.
- § 23-12-611 - Discontinuance, dualization, or modification of agency station -- Petitions to reestablish.
- § 23-12-612 - Abandonment of operations without authority -- Stockholders to offer stock for sale -- Penalty -- Enforcement.
- § 23-12-613 - Receiver appointed upon attempt to abandon.
- Subchapter 7 - Policing Trains
- § 23-12-701 - Railroad police -- Purpose -- Appointment.
- § 23-12-702 - Railroad police -- Oath and bonds.
- § 23-12-703 - Railroad police -- Powers.
- § 23-12-704 - Railroad police -- Jailing of persons arrested.
- § 23-12-705 - Railroad police -- Identification.
- § 23-12-706 - Railroad police -- Compensation.
- § 23-12-707 - Railroad police -- Termination of powers.
- § 23-12-708 - Drinking or drunkenness in public places -- Arrests by railroad conductors.
- Subchapter 8 - Offenses Relating to Railroads
- § 23-12-801 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-802 - Trespassers boarding trains.
- § 23-12-803 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-804 - Discharge of firearms or throwing objects at railroad or street car.
- § 23-12-805 - Willful interference with railroads -- Damages.
- § 23-12-806 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-807 - Engineer or conductor intoxicated.
- Subchapter 9 - Liability for Injuries
- § 23-12-901 - Legislative intent.
- § 23-12-902 - Liability for injury to persons or property generally.
- § 23-12-903 - Parties to actions for personal injuries.
- § 23-12-904 - Personal injury, property damage, or death -- Contributory negligence no complete defense.
- § 23-12-905 - Service of process upon agent of railroad company.
- § 23-12-906 - Levy and sale of railroad property under execution.
- § 23-12-907 - Duty of trainmen to keep lookout -- Contributory negligence no bar to recovery of damages.
- § 23-12-908 - Killing or injuring livestock -- Notice -- Damages recoverable on failure to advertise.
- § 23-12-909 - Killing or injuring livestock -- Actions.
- § 23-12-910 - Killing or injuring livestock -- Prima facie evidence -- Burden of proof.
- § 23-12-911 - [Repealed.]
- § 23-12-912 - Killing or injuring livestock -- Arbitration.
- § 23-12-913 - Liability for fires.
- Subchapter 10 - Regulation of Railroad Crossings
- § 23-12-1001 - Title.
- § 23-12-1002 - Jurisdiction.
- § 23-12-1003 - Maintenance of crossings of public roads and railroads -- Failure to comply -- Penalties.
- § 23-12-1004 - Powers and duties.
- § 23-12-1005 - Inadequate action or unreasonable refusal -- Action on complaint.
- § 23-12-1006 - Operation and movement of trains -- Regulations, penalties, and enforcement.
- § 23-12-1007 - Investigations -- Regulations.
- § 23-12-1008 - Unlawful delay -- Action on complaint.