Title 39
Public Utilities and Carriers

Chapter 8
Railroad Crossings

R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-8-16

§ 39-8-16. Closing of gates at private way.

Whoever enters upon or crosses a railroad at any private way that is closed by gates or bars and neglects to close them securely, shall be fined not less than two dollars ($2.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00) and shall be liable for the damage sustained therefrom.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 28; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 39-8-16.