Definitions.
Charlotte City Code § 14-311
in effectSec. 14-311. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Electric signal system means a standard highway flashing light signal system, maintained in good condition for 24 hours per day.
Flagman means an employee of a railway company who shall protect a crossing and, by means of a flag or other appropriate device, give reasonable warning to all persons using or about to use such crossing that a train is approaching such crossing. Such flagman may accompany the train but shall flag the crossing before the train starts across the street.
Prefabricated grade crossing means a rail crossing constructed of a manufactured product of rubber, plastic or other material that is designed to provide a smooth transition between the grade of a street and the grade of a rail line.
Watchman means an employee of a railway company stationed at a crossing during the period of time specified who shall give reasonable warning to all persons using or about to use such crossing that a train is approaching such crossing.
(Code 1985, § 17-1)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14MOVETR_ARTVIIIRA_S14-311DEFetched: 10/27/2026