Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 7, § 265-9.130
Visual Obstructions at Public Grade Crossings
Effective Jun 30, 2007sections 389.1005 and 622.027, RSMo 2000.* This originally filed as 4 CSR 265-9.130. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. Moved and amended: Filed Nov. 20, 2006, effective June 30, 2007Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety
PURPOSE: This rule prescribes the standards for maintaining visibility at public grade crossings with rail fixed guideway systems.
- (1) It shall be the duty of every rail fixed guideway system (RFGS) operating within Missouri to maintain right of way at public grade crossings so that it will be reasonably clear of vegetation, undergrowth, and other debris for a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') each way from the crossings.
- (2) After the effective date of this rule, no sign, buildings, or other structures either temporary or permanent shall be erected on the right of way of any RFGS within two hundred fifty feet (250') each way from any railhighway grade crossing where those things would materially obscure approaching trains from the view of travelers on the highway, unless otherwise authorized by this division.
AUTHORITY: sections 389.1005 and 622.027, RSMo 2000.* This originally filed as 4 CSR 265-9.130. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. Moved and amended: Filed Nov. 20, 2006, effective June 30, 2007.
*Original authority: 389.1005, RSMo 1996 and 622.027, RSMo 1985, amended 1993, 1995.