SB353

Oklahoma SB353 prohibits railroads from operating trains longer than 8,500 feet or blocking intersections for over 10 minutes.

Oklahoma SB353 establishes a new law prohibiting railroad companies from operating trains longer than 8,500 feet or blocking intersections for more than 10 minutes. The Transportation Commission can impose civil penalties on companies found in violation. The penalty is a minimum of $500 per foot of excess length, up to a maximum of $1,000 per foot. The Attorney General can initiate civil actions to collect these penalties. The law also outlines the factors the Transportation Commission must consider when determining the penalty amount. The law takes effect on a specified date.