Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Rialto Municipal Code Ch. 10.44 Trains
Rialto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rialto
Cite as: Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 10.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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For statutory provisions allowing a train to block a railroad crossing in derogation of a local ordinance to the contrary under certain conditions, see Pub. U. Code § 7659.
10.44.010 - 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. 642 § 1 (part), 1973: 1965 code Title XI, Ch. 1, § 13)
10.44.020 - Obstructing crossings.¶
No person shall cause or permit any railway train or railway cars or similar vehicle on rails to stop or stand 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 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.
(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1973: 1965 code Title XI, Ch. 1, § 13.1)
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