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Chapter 19 TRAFFIC *
Section 19-13 Blocking of streets and intersections by trains unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railway train, locomotive, car or any other railway vehicle to direct the operation of or to operate such train in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes, except that this provision shall not apply to trains or cars in continuing motion. It shall be unlawful for any train or car to stop within an intersection or on a crosswalk for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers or freight.
(Code 1958 22-18)
State law reference--Legal responsibility of train crew member for blocking street pursuant to instruction of supervisory officials, O.C.G.A. 46-8-197.
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