OAR 741-100-0005: Jurisdiction of the State

The jurisdiction of the state for the regulation of highway-rail grade crossings includes all roadways open to or to be opened to and used by the public, which are equipped with protective devices as required under OAR chapter 741, divisions 100 through 200, or by Order of the Department. The state’s jurisdiction extends a distance equal to the safe stopping distance, for the posted or statutory speed, measured back from the location of the stop clearance lines at the highway-rail grade crossing. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]