No person shall cause or permit any railroad train or railroad cars, or similar vehicle on rails, to stop or stand or be operated in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for the purposes of travel for a period of time longer than ten minutes; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to railroad trains, cars, or similar vehicles on rails while blocking or obstructing a crossing because of an accident which requires the operator of the train, car, or similar vehicle on rails to stop at or near the scene of the accident.
('63 Code, § 3-6.1701) (Ord. 2930, passed 4-17-63) Penalty, see § 70.99