Sec. 1.5. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) “Field side” means the side of a rail pointing away from a track.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-6-7.6-1.5

  • Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) “Maximum authorized speed limit” means the maximum speed limit authorized under Federal Railroad Administration track classifications and safety standards.

(3) “Passive warning device” means a crossbuck assembly with a yield or stop sign installed in accordance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

(4) “Public rail-highway grade crossing” means any location where a public highway, street, or road crosses one (1) or more railroad tracks at grade.

(5) “Right-of-way” means the right-of-way at a public rail-highway grade crossing that is controlled by a railroad.

(6) “Train-activated warning device” means a train-activated warning device or other active traffic control device installed in accordance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.65.