§ 54-281. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or move any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten (10) or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than nine (9) inches above the level surface of a roadway upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.

(b)

Notice of any such intended crossing shall be given to the superintendent of such railroad and a reasonable time be given for the mover and the railroad to agree upon proper protection at such crossing.

(c)

Before making any such crossing, the person operating or moving any such vehicle or equipment shall first stop the same not more than fifty (50) feet and not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and while so stopped shall look and listen in both directions along such track for the approach of a train, and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not then proceed until the crossing can be made in safety.

(d)

No such crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal, or crossing gates, or a flagman, or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train.

(e)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to vehicles and equipment of the city.

(Code 1950, § 516.4)

State law reference

Similar provisions, C.R.S. 1973, 42-4-609.