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§ 12-80-1 — Trains obstructing street

Memphis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 5959, enacted May 12, 2026) · Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-80-1

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Sec. 12-80-1. - Trains obstructing street.

It is unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five minutes. This section shall not apply to trains or cars in motion other than those engaged in switching.

(Code 1967, § 34-19; Code 1985, § 31-1)