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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 11§ 2115 Railroad Safety Violation Fines

§ 2115 Railroad Safety Violation Fines

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§ 2115 Railroad Safety Violation Fines

Key Takeaways

  • •If a railroad company breaks safety rules about their trains or tracks, they can get fined.
  • •The fine can be up to $2,000 for each rule they break.
  • •If they keep breaking the rule, they can get fined up to $200 for each day they don't fix it.
  • •If they don't pay the fine on time, they might have to pay extra money (interest).

Example

A railroad company doesn't fix a broken track even after being told to do so.

The company can be fined up to $2,000 for not fixing the track. If they still don't fix it after a week, they could get an extra $1,400 fine ($200 for each of the 7 days).

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2115 Railroad Safety Violation Fines

Whenever the commission determines that a railroad corporation has violated any order of the commission concerning the adequacy, condition, or safety of the corporation’s cars or tracks or any related fixture or appliance, the commission may impose upon the corporation a fine of not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each violation or a fine of not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for each day that a violation continues uncorrected. The commission may assess interest upon any fine imposed, which shall commence upon the day the payment of the fine is delinquent. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 618, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

railroad corporationviolationfineadequacy, condition, or safetycars or tracksrelated fixture or appliance

Related Statutes

  • § 2102 Commission Enforcement Authority
  • § 2104.5 Pipeline Safety Penalty Compromise
  • § 2107.5 Penalties For Carrier Violations
  • § 2108 Violations And Penalties
  • § 2111 Public Utility Violation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2115.
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