SPEED LIMITS.
Austin City Code § 13-4-1
in effect§ 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.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-4RA_ART1RAOP_S13-4-1SPLIFetched: 10/27/2026