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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 12 — Vehicles and Traffic

Santa Clarita Municipal Code Ch. 12.56 Railroad Crossings

Santa Clarita Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clarita

Cite as: Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 12.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 12.56.010. Blocking Streets—Restrictions—Violations.

A person shall not operate or permit the operation of any train or train of railroad cars in such a manner as to block the movement of traffic upon any public street, highway or street crossing for a period of time longer than ten (10) minutes. A violation of this provision shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 89-12, 6/27/1989)

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§ 12.56.020. Exceptions to Chapter Applicability.

This chapter does not apply:

A. To any train or train of railroad cars in continuous motion in one direction;

B. Where the blocking of the crossing or public street or highway is caused by an unforeseen accident or mechanical failure in connection with such train or train of railroad cars.

(Ord. 89-12, 6/27/1989)

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