§ 11-36-6. Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
Every person who without right knowingly stands or walks, or rides a bicycle or other vehicle on the private right-of-way of any railroad or railway operated by steam or other power, except for the purpose of crossing it at a highway or other authorized crossing, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Any person violating this section may be arrested without a warrant by any police officer or any special railroad police officer and proceeded against according to law.
History of Section.P.L. 1899, ch. 613, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 35; P.L. 1913, ch. 953, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 35; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 11-36-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 76, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-36 - Railroads and Carriers
Section 11-36-2. - Unauthorized stopping of train.
Section 11-36-3. - Throwing missiles at train.
Section 11-36-4. - Injuring railroad signals or signal lines.
Section 11-36-5. - Loitering on railroad or bus line property.
Section 11-36-6. - Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
Section 11-36-7. - Posting of statute.
Section 11-36-8. - Removal of waste or packing from journal boxes.
Section 11-36-9. - Obstruction of street railway company.
Section 11-36-10. - Evasion of payment of fare.
Section 11-36-11. - Unauthorized presence on locomotive or freight train.
Section 11-36-12. - Profiteering on tickets.
Section 11-36-13. - Tampering with railroad switches.
Section 11-36-14. - “Railroad corporation” and “company” defined.