§ 22521 Railroad Track Parking Restrictions

This law says you can't park your car on railroad tracks or too close to them. You must stay at least 7.5 feet away from the nearest rail.

You park your car near a railroad crossing to grab a quick coffee.

If your car is less than 7.5 feet from the rail, you could get a ticket or have your car towed.

Distance from rail = 7.5 feet

You park your car near a railroad track.

Result: You are parked too close. Move your car at least 7.5 feet away from the rail.

This law says you can't park your car on railroad tracks or too close to them. You must stay at least 7.5 feet away from the nearest rail.

You park your car near a railroad crossing to grab a quick coffee.

If your car is less than 7.5 feet from the rail, you could get a ticket or have your car towed.

Distance from rail = 7.5 feet

You park your car near a railroad track.

Result: You are parked too close. Move your car at least 7.5 feet away from the rail.

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