Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 245b - Railroad Operations
Section 13b-347. (Formerly Sec. 16-163). - Warnings at grade crossings.

Section 13b-347 is repealed, effective October 1, 2002.

(1949 Rev., S. 5545; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 571, 610; P.A. 02-89, S. 90.)

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 13b - Transportation

Chapter 245b - Railroad Operations

Section 13b-324. (Formerly Sec. 16-140). - Compliance with orders re operation of trains. Accident notification requirements.

Section 13b-325. (Formerly Sec. 16-141). - Operation of motor buses.

Section 13b-326 to 13b-328. (Formerly Secs. 16-142 to 16-144). - Operation: Of gasoline cars; by electricity; of aircraft.

Section 13b-329. (Formerly Sec. 16-145). - Audible signals; distance from grade crossing when sounding is to commence; maximum decibel level regulations.

Section 13b-330. (Formerly Sec. 16-146). - Warning device on gasoline motor car.

Section 13b-331. (Formerly Sec. 16-147). - Engineers to have copies of law and be sworn.

Section 13b-332. (Formerly Sec. 16-148). - Assistant engineer or fireman may signal.

Section 13b-333. (Formerly Sec. 16-149). - Signal at crossing not at grade.

Section 13b-334. (Formerly Sec. 16-150). - Commissioner of Transportation may regulate signals.

Section 13b-335. (Formerly Sec. 16-151). - Change of signals.

Section 13b-336. (Formerly Sec. 16-152). - Lights on track motor cars.

Section 13b-337. (Formerly Sec. 16-153). - Windshields and tops on track motor cars.

Section 13b-338. (Formerly Sec. 16-154). - Obstruction of streets by railroad cars.

Section 13b-339. (Formerly Sec. 16-155). - Obstruction of highway at crossing.

Section 13b-340. (Formerly Sec. 16-156). - Use of highway for switching.

Section 13b-341. (Formerly Sec. 16-157). - Use for switching regulated on petition.

Section 13b-342. (Formerly Sec. 16-158). - General orders regarding crossings. Forfeiture.

Section 13b-343. (Formerly Sec. 16-159). - Gates, flagmen and signals at grade crossings. Forfeiture. Notice and hearing re reactivation of railroad line.

Section 13b-344. (Formerly Sec. 16-160). - Signs at grade crossings. Notification of locations of railroad crossings. Local police or firemen to direct traffic at crossings with malfunctioning gates or signals.

Section 13b-344a. - Person not to cross tracks when warned by signal, gates, flagmen or law enforcement officer of approach of railroad locomotive or equipment on tracks.

Section 13b-345. (Formerly Sec. 16-161). - Duties of commissioner re grade crossings. Traffic control devices and measures. Signs. Log, investigation and repair of malfunctioning crossing gates or signals.

Section 13b-345a. - Towns authorized to petition the department to install a mandatory stop on any municipal or state highway approaching a crossing at grade.

Section 13b-345b. - Regulations to ensure safe maintenance, inspection and testing of signal systems and devices at railroad crossings.

Section 13b-346. (Formerly Sec. 16-162). - Penalty.

Section 13b-347. (Formerly Sec. 16-163). - Warnings at grade crossings.

Section 13b-348. (Formerly Sec. 16-164). - Speed of trains in cities and boroughs.

Section 13b-349. (Formerly Sec. 16-165). - Cars at rear of locomotive.

Section 13b-350. (Formerly Sec. 16-166). - Standard time.

Section 13b-351. (Formerly Sec. 16-167). - Approach to station. Forfeiture.

Section 13b-352. (Formerly Sec. 16-168). - Platforms; hand cars; water; baggage checks; stations posted.

Section 13b-353. (Formerly Sec. 16-169). - Water closets at stations.

Section 13b-354. (Formerly Sec. 16-169a). - Maintenance of station and working yard areas.

Section 13b-354a. - Maintenance of margins alongside tracks and rights-of-way. Filing complaint by railroad labor representative. Regulations.

Section 13b-354b. - Maintenance of way crews or employees working in area of double or multiple railroad tracks.

Section 13b-355. (Formerly Sec. 16-170). - Bulletin of late trains. Forfeiture.

Section 13b-356 to 13b-359. (Formerly Secs. 16-171 to 16-174). - Transportation of explosives; forfeiture. Charge for storage; forfeiture. Lien for transportation charges. Receipt; forfeiture.

Section 13b-360. (Formerly Sec. 16-175). - Fire caused by engine; insurable interest.

Section 13b-361. (Formerly Sec. 16-176). - Notice of claim.

Section 13b-362. (Formerly Sec. 16-177). - Fire communicated by railway engine.

Section 13b-363 and 13b-364. (Formerly Secs. 16-178 and 16-179). - Clearing land adjacent to railroad right-of-way. Land damages not affected by fire risk.

Section 13b-365. (Formerly Sec. 16-180). - Certain employees to wear badges.

Section 13b-366 to 13b-374. (Formerly Secs. 16-182 to 16-190). - Trains to stop before crossing drawbridge or railroad. Interference with navigation. Drawbridges. Passing switches, stations and crossings without stopping; forfeiture. Platforms for sh...

Section 13b-375. - Enforcement of statutory provisions and orders of commissioner.

Section 13b-376. - Operation lifesaver program. Operation Lifesaver Committee. Grants. Regulations.