Minnesota SF4801 mandates the commissioner of transportation to amend rules regarding the use of railroad crossing bells.

Minnesota SF4801 requires the commissioner of transportation to modify existing rules by July 1, 2027. The changes mandate that railroad crossing bells must be silenced when the head end of the train reaches the crossing or when the gate arm has descended to within ten degrees of horizontal when gates are used. This rule does not apply if the crossing is within 1,000 feet of residential property. The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt these rules.

Minnesota SF4801 mandates the commissioner of transportation to amend rules regarding the use of railroad crossing bells.

Minnesota SF4801 requires the commissioner of transportation to modify existing rules by July 1, 2027. The changes mandate that railroad crossing bells must be silenced when the head end of the train reaches the crossing or when the gate arm has descended to within ten degrees of horizontal when gates are used. This rule does not apply if the crossing is within 1,000 feet of residential property. The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt these rules.