Sec. 7. The Indiana department of transportation may, after full hearing and for good cause shown, increase the minimum percentage of cars in any train required to be operated by power or train brakes. A failure to comply with a requirement of the department is subject to a like penalty as a failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter. The department may grant to any common carrier subject to this chapter, upon full hearing and for good cause shown, a reasonable extension of time in which to comply with this chapter. The extension or extensions may not exceed eighteen (18) months.
Formerly: Acts 1907, c.118, s.7. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.106; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.70; P.L.18-1990, SEC.80.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
8-8-1-1. Power Driving Wheel Brakes; Connections
8-8-1-3. Grab-Irons or Handholds
8-8-1-4. Draw Bars; Standard Height
8-8-1-6. Interurban Railways; Track Motorcars; Brakes; Hand Brakes
8-8-1-7. Brakes; Minimum Percentage of Cars in Trains
8-8-1-8. Improperly Equipped Cars; Refusal to Accept From Connecting Lines
8-8-1-10. Violation; Penalty; Action to Recover; Exceptions
8-8-1-11. Bridges; Vertical Clearances
8-8-1-12. Bridges and Other Structures; Lateral Clearance
8-8-1-13. Violation of Ic 8-8-1-12; Penalty
8-8-1-14. Employees; Death or Personal Injury; Assumption of Risk; Contributory Negligence