56-412 - When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing. - Virginia Statutes

§ 56-412. When trains shall be stopped before getting to railroad crossing.

Whenever railroads cross each other on the same grade in this Commonwealth,the trains shall be brought to a full stop at least fifty feet before gettingto the crossing.

The provisions of this section shall not be applicable where the crossings ofsuch roads are regulated by derailing switches, or other safety appliances,which prevent collision at crossings, nor where a flagman or watchman isstationed, or signal tower is located, and signals that the trains may crossin safety.

(Code 1919, § 3987.)