ARTICLE IV. - RAILROADS AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Sec. 32-77. - 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:

Grade crossing means a crossing at the grade of a public street or highway over a track of a railroad.

Railroad means a carrier of persons or property upon cars, other than street cars, operated on stationary rails.

Railroad signal or sign means any sign, signal or device erected by the authority of a public body or official of a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of a railroad track of the approach of a railroad train.

Railroad train means a steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto and operated on rails, other than a streetcar.

(Code 1995, § 10.12.010; Code 2006, § 73.01)

Sec. 32-78. - Stop signs at dangerous railroad crossings.#

The council has the authority to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and erect stop signs thereat. No stop signs shall be erected without the approval of the state highway department.

(Code 1995, § 10.12.020; Code 2006, § 73.02)

Sec. 32-79. - Use of crossing signs for advertising.#

It is unlawful for any person to use for advertising purposes the kind of cross usually used as a crossing sign by railroads.

(Code 1995, § 10.12.030; Code 2006, § 73.03)

Sec. 32-80. - Complaints of railroad conduct.#

The mayor or council has the authority to apply directly to the state public service commission for relief from conduct of any railroad within the corporate limits of the town.

(Code 1995, § 10.12.050; Code 2006, § 73.05)

Sec. 32-81. - Riding on trains.#

It is unlawful for any unauthorized person to ride or climb upon any railroad equipment.

(Code 1995, § 10.12.060; Code 2006, § 73.06)