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Arkansas Code Title 27. Transportation § 27-51-704. Explosive or flammable cargo

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The operator of a truck carrying any explosive substances or flammable liquids or gases as a cargo or part of a cargo shall:

(1) Before crossing any railroad tracks, stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50′) but not less than fifteen feet (15′) from the nearest railroad;

(2) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall open the door of the truck on the driver's side or roll down the window at least twelve inches (12′) in order to remove any obstruction of the sound of a train whistle; and

(3) Listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment or signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment and shall proceed to cross the tracks only after he or she has determined that it is safe to do so.

(b)(1) Any operator of a truck who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2)(A)(i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).

(ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days.

(B)(i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).

(ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.

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