SF 220 (LSB 1904XS (2) 90)

SENATE FILE 220

BY  SHIPLEY

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the operation of railroad trains from sunset to sunrise, and making penalties applicable.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  327D.6  Lighted lamps required.
   A railroad train, as defined in section 321.1, shall display lighted lamps when operated at any time from sunset to sunrise. However, a lighted lamp shall not be displayed inside the cabin if such lamp would harm the vision of the engineer, conductor, brake operator, or any other member of the crew of a railroad train while operating the railroad train.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   Code chapter 327D provides for the regulation of carriers.
   This bill requires a railroad train to display lighted lamps when operated at any time from sunset to sunrise. However, displaying a lighted lamp is prohibited inside the cabin if such lamp would harm the vision of the engineer, conductor, brake operator, or any other member of the crew of a railroad train while operating the railroad train. Under Code section 321.1, “railroad train” means an engine or locomotive with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails.
   Pursuant to Code section 327D.17, a violation of the bill is a simple misdemeanor punishable as a schedule “four” penalty under Code section 327C.5, a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 per violation. In addition, if a violation results in injury to a person, the person may demand in writing, as provided in accordance with Code section 327D.16, that such a violation result in treble damages, attorney fees, and costs.