Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 18c-7402: Safety requirements for railroad operations
What this law says, in plain English
Rail carriers must minimize obstruction of emergency vehicles and public travel at railroad crossings. Obstructing a grade crossing beyond 10 minutes (or 10 minutes per 30-minute period in large counties) is unlawful and subject to fines.
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