Establishes safe zones around railroad tracks to protect employees and mandates inspections and fines for violations.

The Paul Payne Safe Zone Act defines safe zones around railroad tracks, specifying vertical and horizontal distances from the railhead. Railroads must keep these zones clear of obstructions to ensure employee safety. If an obstruction cannot be removed, a warning sign must be installed. The Public Utilities Commission conducts periodic inspections, which can be unannounced or in response to complaints. Violations result in fines ranging from $100 to $500 per day.

Establishes safe zones around railroad tracks to protect employees and mandates inspections and fines for violations.

The Paul Payne Safe Zone Act defines safe zones around railroad tracks, specifying vertical and horizontal distances from the railhead. Railroads must keep these zones clear of obstructions to ensure employee safety. If an obstruction cannot be removed, a warning sign must be installed. The Public Utilities Commission conducts periodic inspections, which can be unannounced or in response to complaints. Violations result in fines ranging from $100 to $500 per day.