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Chapter 13.64 — RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Placentia Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Placentia

§ 13.64.010. Driving through railway crossing 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. (Prior code § 17-14)

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§ 13.64.020. Blocking of crossings by trains.

It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit any railway train or railway cars or similar vehicles on rails to operate or to 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; except, that this section shall not apply to railway trains, cars or similar vehicles on rails while blocking or obstructing a crossing because of an accident.

(Prior code § 17-15)

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