(a) No person in charge of a locomotive shall:
(1) Fail to bring the locomotive to a full stop at least 200 feet before arriving at a crossing with another track, or proceed through the crossing before signaled to do so or before the way is clear; or
(2) When approaching a grade crossing, fail to sound the locomotive whistle at frequent intervals, beginning not less than 1,500 feet from such crossing and continuing until the locomotive has passed the crossing.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, unless the violation causes physical harm to any person, in which case it is a misdemeanor of the third degree. The penalty shall be as provided in Section 698.02. (ORC 4999.04)