Title 14 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 14.60 — TRAINS
Berkeley Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Berkeley
14.60.010 Trains not to block crossing for more than five minutes.¶
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation either as owner, employee or otherwise, controlling, operating or in charge of any car or train of cars, or any portion of such train, to cause or permit such car or train of cars, or any portion of such train, to stand or to be moved along or across any public street in such a manner as to prevent for a period of more than five minutes, any person or vehicle from crossing the track or tracks on which such car or train of cars is standing or being moved. (Ord. 3262-NS § 15, 1952)
14.60.020 Railway gates.¶
No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (Ord. 3786-NS § 2 (part), 1961)
14.60.030 Speed limit of trains in residential districts.¶
The maximum speed limit of trains in any district of the City designated as a residential district by the Zoning Ordinance shall be fifteen miles per hour. (Ord. 4494-NS § 1, 1970)
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