Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:321: Unauthorized signals to persons in charge of locomotives, etc., prohibited; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to make unauthorized signals to railroad workers with intent to stop a locomotive, train, or cars, except to prevent or report accidents. Violation results in a fine of $10–$200 or up to three months imprisonment.

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