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This bill amends Arizona state law regarding railroad grade crossings to explicitly include on-track maintenance equipment alongside traditional railroad trains in safety requirements. The proposed changes expand existing regulations to require drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from railroad tracks and not proceed when on-track maintenance equipment is approaching, signaling, or presenting a potential hazard. The bill modifies three sections of Arizona Revised Statutes (28-851, 28-853, and 28-854) to consistently reference both trains and on-track maintenance equipment when describing safety protocols. Key provisions include requiring drivers to stop, look, and listen before crossing tracks, prohibiting u-turns on railroad crossings, establishing rules for pedestrians near railroad crossings, and specifying special requirements for vehicles carrying passengers or hazardous materials. The amendments also clarify procedures for commercial motor vehicles crossing railroad tracks, such as ensuring sufficient space and undercarriage clearance. Additionally, the bill maintains existing exceptions, like allowing passage when directed by a police officer or traffic signal, and provides guidelines for moving heavy equipment across railroad crossings.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82010