Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 18c-7503: Trespassing on railroad property; terminal security
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to trespass on railroad property, including walking on rights-of-way outside public crossings, riding trains without authorization, or throwing waste on railroad land. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines of $150–$500 or imprisonment.
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