IC 8-6-7.6
Chapter 7.6. Unobstructed View at Crossings
IC 8-6-7.6-1 Distance of unobstructed view; exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or in a rule
adopted by the Indiana department of transportation, each railroad in
the State of Indiana shall maintain each public crossing under its
control in such a manner that the operator of any licensed motor
vehicle has an unobstructed view for fifteen hundred (1500) feet in
both directions along the railroad right-of-way subject only to terrain
elevations or depressions, track curvature, or permanent
improvements. However, the Indiana department of transportation
may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to adjust the distance of the
unobstructed view requirement under this subsection based on
variances in train speeds, number of tracks, angles of highway and
rail crossing intersections, elevations, and other factors consistent
with accepted engineering practices.
(b) A public crossing equipped with a train activated crossing gate
is exempt from the requirements of subsection (a), if the railroad
maintains an unobstructed view for at least two hundred fifty (250)
feet in both directions along the railroad right-of-way. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.1.
IC 8-6-7.6-2 Violations; penalty; action to recover; venue
Sec. 2. A railroad that violates the provisions of this chapter shall
be held liable therefor to the State of Indiana in a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day the violation continues
subject to a maximum fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be
recovered in a civil action at the suit of said state, in the circuit or
superior court of any county wherein such crossing may be located. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.2.
IC 8-6-7.6
Chapter 7.6. Unobstructed View at Crossings
IC 8-6-7.6-1 Distance of unobstructed view; exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or in a rule
adopted by the Indiana department of transportation, each railroad in
the State of Indiana shall maintain each public crossing under its
control in such a manner that the operator of any licensed motor
vehicle has an unobstructed view for fifteen hundred (1500) feet in
both directions along the railroad right-of-way subject only to terrain
elevations or depressions, track curvature, or permanent
improvements. However, the Indiana department of transportation
may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to adjust the distance of the
unobstructed view requirement under this subsection based on
variances in train speeds, number of tracks, angles of highway and
rail crossing intersections, elevations, and other factors consistent
with accepted engineering practices.
(b) A public crossing equipped with a train activated crossing gate
is exempt from the requirements of subsection (a), if the railroad
maintains an unobstructed view for at least two hundred fifty (250)
feet in both directions along the railroad right-of-way. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.1.
IC 8-6-7.6-2 Violations; penalty; action to recover; venue
Sec. 2. A railroad that violates the provisions of this chapter shall
be held liable therefor to the State of Indiana in a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day the violation continues
subject to a maximum fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be
recovered in a civil action at the suit of said state, in the circuit or
superior court of any county wherein such crossing may be located. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.2.
IC 8-6-7.6
Chapter 7.6. Unobstructed View at Crossings
IC 8-6-7.6-1 Distance of unobstructed view; exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or in a rule
adopted by the Indiana department of transportation, each railroad in
the State of Indiana shall maintain each public crossing under its
control in such a manner that the operator of any licensed motor
vehicle has an unobstructed view for fifteen hundred (1500) feet in
both directions along the railroad right-of-way subject only to terrain
elevations or depressions, track curvature, or permanent
improvements. However, the Indiana department of transportation
may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to adjust the distance of the
unobstructed view requirement under this subsection based on
variances in train speeds, number of tracks, angles of highway and
rail crossing intersections, elevations, and other factors consistent
with accepted engineering practices.
(b) A public crossing equipped with a train activated crossing gate
is exempt from the requirements of subsection (a), if the railroad
maintains an unobstructed view for at least two hundred fifty (250)
feet in both directions along the railroad right-of-way. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.1.
IC 8-6-7.6-2 Violations; penalty; action to recover; venue
Sec. 2. A railroad that violates the provisions of this chapter shall
be held liable therefor to the State of Indiana in a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day the violation continues
subject to a maximum fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be
recovered in a civil action at the suit of said state, in the circuit or
superior court of any county wherein such crossing may be located. (Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.103-2001,
SEC.2.
