§ 39-7-2. Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.
Every railroad corporation, operating a railroad or part of a railroad in this state, shall adjust, fill, or block the frogs, switches, and guardrails on its track, with the exception of guardrails on bridges, so as to prevent the feet of its employees from being caught therein. The work shall be done to the satisfaction of the division of public utilities and carriers, evidenced by its certificate. Any railroad corporation failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be fined an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100) but not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 50; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 54; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 45; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 45; G.L. 1956, § 39-7-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-7 - Operation of Railroads Generally
Section 39-7-1. - Minimum clearance on bridges erected over tracks.
Section 39-7-2. - Blocking of frogs, switches, and guardrails.
Section 39-7-3. - Brakes on passenger cars.
Section 39-7-4. - Passenger cars not to be followed by cars loaded with dirt or stone.
Section 39-7-5. - Method of illuminating passenger cars — Fire equipment.
Section 39-7-6. - Heating of cars.
Section 39-7-7. - Water in passenger cars.
Section 39-7-8. - Ejection of disorderly or nonpaying passengers.
Section 39-7-9. - Approach of railroad junctions or drawbridges.
Section 39-7-10. - Whistles in vicinity of Hamlet station.