(A) Operators shall not operate any train in a manner as to prevent vehicular use of any highway, street or alley for a period of time in excess of ten minutes except:
(1) Comply with signals. When necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(2) Avoid striking. When necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(3) Disabled. When the train is disabled;
(4) Safety regulations. When necessary to comply with governmental safety regulations including, but not limited to, speed ordinances and speed regulations;
(5) In motion. When the train is in motion except while engaged in switching operations; and
(6) No traffic. When there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing.
(B) Operators violating any provision of this section commit a municipal infraction. An employee is not guilty of a violation if the action is necessary to comply with the direct order or instructions of a railroad corporation or its supervisors. Guilt is then with the railroad corporation.
(Iowa Code § 327G.32) (1999 Code, § 81.03) (Ord. 2560, passed 12-12-2017) Penalty, see §
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