Sec. 2. The Indiana department of transportation, in authorizing the construction of any new grade crossing under IC 8-6-1-7 and section 3.4 of this chapter, may order the installation of automatic train-activated warning signals at the crossing. The department may order the installation, replacement, relocation, modernization, or improvement of automatic train-activated warning signals at any grade crossing in the state in existence at the time the department issues such an order. The authority of the department to require the installation of the signals is exclusive and supersedes the power of any other state or local governmental agency.
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.66, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.65; P.L.18-1990, SEC.75; P.L.81-1996, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Chapter 7.7. Railroad Grade Crossings Fund
8-6-7.7-2. Automatic Train-Activated Warning Signal
8-6-7.7-3. Closing or Abolishing Grade Crossing
8-6-7.7-3.1. Duty of Department to Specify Criteria; Considerations in Applying Criteria
8-6-7.7-3.2. Petition for Closure; Public Hearing; Determination and Findings by Unit
8-6-7.7-3.4. Order Approving Petition to Open Crossing
8-6-7.7-4. Warning Signals; Costs; Installation; Time; Civil Penalties
8-6-7.7-5. Orders and Procedures of Department; Federal Funds; Contracts for Work