§ 82.03 OBSTRUCTING STREETS.
   (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 § 10.99