Ind. Code ch. 8-6-7.6

in effect

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-1 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.103-2001, SEC.1; P.L.2-2013, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.63.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-1.1 Repealed

As added by P.L.2-2013, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.205-2014, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.64.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-1.5 Definitions

Sec. 1.5. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Field side" means the side of a rail pointing away from a track. (2) "Maximum authorized speed limit" means the maximum speed limit authorized under Federal Railroad Administration track classifications and safety standards. (3) "Passive warning device" means a crossbuck assembly with a yield or stop sign installed in accordance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (4) "Public rail-highway grade crossing" means any location where a public highway, street, or road crosses one (1) or more railroad tracks at grade. (5) "Right-of-way" means the right-of-way at a public rail-highway grade crossing that is controlled by a railroad. (6) "Train-activated warning device" means a train-activated warning device or other active traffic control device installed in accordance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-2 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.64, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.103-2001, SEC.2; P.L.2-2013, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.66.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-2.1 Violation; civil penalty; action to recover

Sec. 2.1. A railroad that violates section 3 or 4 of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues. The maximum penalty under this section is five thousand dollars ($5,000). The Indiana department of transportation may bring an action to recover a civil penalty under this section in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the crossing that is the subject of the violation is located. As added by P.L.2-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.67.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-3 Unobstructed views at grade crossings

Sec. 3. (a) A railroad shall provide and maintain within the railroad's right-of-way an unobstructed view in each quadrant of a public rail-highway grade crossing that is under the control of the railroad to the following specifications: (1) From the centerline of the highway, street, or road: (A) forty-two (42) inches above the highway, street, or road; and (B) twenty (20) feet from the field side of the nearest rail or, if the railroad's right-of-way is less than twenty (20) feet from the field side of the nearest rail, to the limit of the railroad's right-of-way. (2) From the centerline of the track: (A) forty-two (42) inches above the track; and (B) to the appropriate distance determined under section 4 of this chapter. If the public rail-highway grade crossing includes multiple tracks, the measurements are taken at a ninety (90) degree angle from the top of the field side of the rail nearest the highway, street, or road. (b) This chapter does not require a railroad to enter onto property not owned by the railroad to meet the requirements under this chapter. (c) This section replaces any common law duties imposed on a railroad with respect to sight distances, including methods to verify sight distances. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.68.

Ind. Code § 8-6-7.6-4 Unobstructed views at other crossings

Sec. 4. (a) A railroad shall provide and maintain within the railroad's right-of-way an unobstructed view in each quadrant of a public rail-highway crossing that is under the control of the railroad as follows: (1) If the crossing is equipped with a passive warning device, as follows: (A) For tracks with a maximum authorized speed limit of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour, an unobstructed view of three hundred fifty (350) feet. (B) For tracks with a maximum authorized speed limit of more than thirty (30) miles per hour and not more than sixty (60) miles per hour, an unobstructed view of six hundred fifty (650) feet. (C) For tracks with a maximum authorized speed limit of more than sixty (60) miles per hour, an unobstructed view of nine hundred (900) feet. If the crossing includes multiple tracks with different maximum authorized speed limits, the track with the highest authorized maximum speed limit shall be used to determine the unobstructed view under this subdivision. (2) If the crossing is equipped with a train-activated warning device, two hundred fifty (250) feet. (b) If a railroad is unable to provide or maintain an unobstructed view under subsection (a) due to a variance in terrain, elevation, track curvature, rolling stock, or permanent improvements at or near the public rail-highway grade crossing, the railroad shall provide and maintain an unobstructed view in each quadrant of the public rail-highway grade crossing to the furthest achievable unobstructed view. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.69.

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