Ind. Code ch. 8-8-3

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Ind. Code § 8-8-3-1 Construction; unobstructed view between fireman and engineer

Sec. 1. In addition to the powers granted the Indiana department of transportation in other statutes, the department shall investigate whether or not locomotive engines are constructed and built so that the engineer and fireman employed and working thereon and operating the locomotive engine are, at all times when operating the locomotive engine, in plain view and sight of each other and so situated and located in the performance of their duties that when so at work, engaged in operating and running the locomotive engines, there are no walls, partitions, machinery, parts, or appliances of the engine or other obstructions to prevent the fireman and engineer from readily, quickly, and easily seeing and communicating with each other. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.1. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.115; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.76; P.L.18-1990, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 8-8-3-2 Enforcement orders

Sec. 2. If, after investigation, it is found that the engines are not constructed and operated as set out in section 1 of this chapter, the Indiana department of transportation may make and enforce against the railroad companies an order or orders as necessary to require the equipment of the locomotive engines to comply with section 1 of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.2. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.116; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.77; P.L.18-1990, SEC.87.

Ind. Code § 8-8-3-3 Front cab windows; unobstructed view; switch engines; unobstructed view

Sec. 3. The Indiana department of transportation may require locomotive engines to be so constructed that the engineer and fireman's view ahead from the front cab windows is clear and unobstructed by any part of the engine, equipment, or appliances used or operated, and constructed that the cab deck shall be of the same height, and shall give the fireman and engineer operating the locomotive engine an even surface to stand and work upon, and constructed that the switch engines have the tank and tender built so that the engineer and fireman operating and controlling the locomotive engine can have a clear view along the track, both front and rear, without the view being obstructed by part of the engine, tank, or tender. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.3. As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.78; P.L.18-1990, SEC.88.

Ind. Code § 8-8-3-4 Rebuilding or reconstruction

Sec. 4. Whenever a locomotive engine is sent to the shops of the railroad company operating the locomotive engine to be rebuilt or reconstructed, the locomotive engine shall be rebuilt or reconstructed so as to comply with this chapter. The Indiana department of transportation may exempt a company from complying with this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.4. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.117; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.79; P.L.18-1990, SEC.89.

Ind. Code § 8-8-3-5 Violations

Sec. 5. A person who violates an order of the Indiana department of transportation made under this chapter commits a Class C infraction. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.5. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.827; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.80; P.L.18-1990, SEC.90.

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