761—813.1 (327F) Purpose and scope. This chapter implements Iowa Code section 327F.13. This statute requires the Iowa department of transportation (department) to implement the placement of close-clearance warning signs along railroad tracks where the close clearance between the tracks and an obstruction physically impedes a person who is lawfully riding the side of a train from clearing the obstruction. This chapter only applies when funds are available from the department to reimburse the owner for the cost of the close-clearance warning sign and installation.
[ARC 8202B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09]