Indiana Code 8-6-7.6-3. Unobstructed views at grade crossings
(1) From the centerline of the highway, street, or road:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-6-7.6-3
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(B) twenty (20) feet from the field side of the nearest rail or, if the railroad’s right-of-way is less than twenty (20) feet from the field side of the nearest rail, to the limit of the railroad’s right-of-way.
(2) From the centerline of the track:
(A) forty-two (42) inches above the track; and
(B) to the appropriate distance determined under section 4 of this chapter.
If the public rail-highway grade crossing includes multiple tracks, the measurements are taken at a ninety (90) degree angle from the top of the field side of the rail nearest the highway, street, or road.
(b) This chapter does not require a railroad to enter onto property not owned by the railroad to meet the requirements under this chapter.
(c) This section replaces any common law duties imposed on a railroad with respect to sight distances, including methods to verify sight distances.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.68.