§ 7663 Railroad Accident Reporting Requirement

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If there's a train accident, the police or highway patrol must tell the Office of Emergency Services about it.
•This rule is for all of California.
•It helps make sure the right people know about the accident quickly.

Example

A train crashes into a car at a crossing.

The police who arrive at the scene must report the accident to the Office of Emergency Services so they can help too.

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§ 7663 Railroad Accident Reporting Requirement

Whenever the Department of the California Highway Patrol or a designated local public safety agency responds to a railroad accident, the accident shall be reported to the Office of Emergency Services. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 500. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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highway accident emergency port road safety effective september operative july

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 7663.

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