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§ 13-4-1 — SPEED LIMITS

Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) · Austin City Code § 13-4-1

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§ 13-4-1 - SPEED LIMITS.

(A) A person may not operate a train at a speed that exceeds the lesser of: (1) the maximum speed prescribed by federal law; or (2) the speed that is reasonable and prudent for the track conditions, including the timing circuitry. (B) A person may not operate a train at a speed greater than 35 miles per hour through a grade crossing of a public street unless the crossing meets the requirements of this subsection. (1) The railroad company must adjust the track circuits so that a train approaching the crossing at maximum allowable speed activates automatic warning devices required by Section 13-4-24 (Automatic Warning Devices) at least 20 seconds before to the train enters the crossing. (2) The railroad company must install special warning signs at the crossing. Special warning signs must: (a) be at least two feet wide and two feet high; (b) have a reflective white background and a reflective red border at least one-half inch wide; (c) state "WARNING" in red lettering at least three inches high; (d) state "FAST TRAINS" in black lettering at least three inches high below the word "WARNING"; and (e) be installed: (i) below and on the same post with the standard advance warning sign; and (ii) on the flasher masts at the crossing.

Source: 1992 Code Section 17-1-2; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.