(a) The operator of any truck carrying any explosive substances or flammable liquids or gases as a cargo or part of a cargo shall, before crossing any railroad tracks, stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50¢) but not less than fifteen feet (15¢) from the nearest railroad and while stopped shall open the door of the truck on the driver's side or roll down the window at least twelve inches (12²) in order to remove any obstruction of the sound of a train whistle. He shall also listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or signals indicating the approach of a train and shall proceed to cross the tracks only after he has determined that it is safe to do so.
(b) (1) Any operator of a truck who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) (A) (i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300); and
(ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days.
(B) (i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300); and
(ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.
History. Acts 1975, No. 878, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-638.1, 75-638.2.