1. (1) A person or government agency may not operate a train in a manner to prevent vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except:

   1. (a) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
   2. (b) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
   3. (c) when the train is disabled;
   4. (d) when the train is in motion or while engaged in switching operations;
   5. (e) when there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing;
   6. (f) when necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation; or
   7. (g) as determined by a highway authority.
2. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session