MALFUNCTIONING WARNING DEVICE.
Austin City Code § 13-4-3
in effect§ 13-4-3 - MALFUNCTIONING WARNING DEVICE.
A railroad company that operates a track with a public street crossing that is equipped with an electronic or mechanical warning device shall:
(1) provide the police chief with a telephone number that is continuously monitored by a person who can immediately respond to a report of a malfunctioning warning device; and
(2) respond to a Police Department report of a malfunctioning warning device within three hours of the report by repairing the device or stationing a person at the crossing to warn drivers and pedestrians of the malfunctioning warning device.
Source: 1992 Code Section 17-1-5; 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_S13-4-3MAWADEFetched: 10/27/2026
