New York A01145 allows locomotive engineers to use horns at private highway-rail grade crossings to prevent injury or death.

New York A01145 amends the railroad law to allow the use of locomotive horns at private highway-rail grade crossings. This change permits locomotive engineers to sound the horn to warn animals, vehicle operators, pedestrians, trespassers, or crews on other trains in emergency situations. The decision to use the horn rests solely with the engineer if it is deemed necessary to prevent imminent injury, death, or property damage. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A01145 allows locomotive engineers to use horns at private highway-rail grade crossings to prevent injury or death.

New York A01145 amends the railroad law to allow the use of locomotive horns at private highway-rail grade crossings. This change permits locomotive engineers to sound the horn to warn animals, vehicle operators, pedestrians, trespassers, or crews on other trains in emergency situations. The decision to use the horn rests solely with the engineer if it is deemed necessary to prevent imminent injury, death, or property damage. This act takes effect immediately.