The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
SB 110 Original 2015 Regular Session Johns
Present law (R.S. 32:168) requires a train to commence sounding audible warning signals when such
locomotive engine is approaching and not less than one quarter of a mile from a railroad grade
crossing.
Proposed law exempts a train from sounding audible warnings required by present law in the railroad
corridor from Louisiana Highway 14 to the city docks in the city of Lake Charles when flagmen flag
the crossing to warn of an approaching train in conformity with 49 CFR ยง222.33, or when the
sounding of such bell, whistle, or horn along this corridor is not required under the terms and
conditions of any waiver granted or rule adopted by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Proposed law exempts railroad company and its employees from liability for civil damages for death
of persons or damage to property due to failure of oncoming train to sound an audible warning
approaching or at such crossings.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 32:170(C))