Obstruction of streets.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 441-320
in effectSec. 441-320. - Obstruction of streets.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train or engine to direct the operation thereof while switching or in any other such manner so as to obstruct and prevent, for any time exceeding five (5) minutes, the free use of the parts of any street or roadway within the city which otherwise would be sufficient for purposes of travel thereon by other vehicles; provided, however, this section shall not apply to the operator of a train of cars who is either compelled to stop by causes beyond his control or when such vehicles consist of no more than thirty (30) cars and are both in motion and traveling upon their regular schedule and route.
(G.O. 80, 1999, § 1)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIPUORSA_CH441TR_ARTIIIOPRE_DIV1GE_S441-320OBSTFetched: 10/27/2026
