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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 8 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Montclair Municipal Code Ch. 8.44 Trains

Montclair Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Montclair

Cite as: Montclair Municipal Code Chapter 8.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04

8.44.010 - Blocking crossings.

It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit any railway train or railway cars, or similar vehicle on rails, to operate 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 10 minutes; provided, however, this provision shall not apply to railway 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.

(Prior code § 4-4.1102)

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