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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 5 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

San Rafael Municipal Code Ch. 5.56 Trains

San Rafael Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Rafael

Cite as: San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04

5.56.010 - 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. 670 (part)).

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5.56.020 - Trains not to block 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 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 which require the operator of the train, car or similar vehicle on rails to stop at or near the scene of the accident.

(Ord. 670).

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