Bill would increase fines for blocking rail crossings
There isn’t much traffic in unincorporated towns and villages, but a rural state lawmaker wants to make extra sure drivers there don’t suffer through any train-caused traffic jams.
Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton introduced a bill (LB1069) that would stiffen fines against railroads for blocking highways, streets or alleys in unincorporated towns and villages for more than 10 minutes.
Railroads now can be fined at least $10 and up to just $100. Dubas wants those guilty of lingering too long to be fined $1,000.
Dubas has had her sites set on railroads for some time.
Last year she tried to pass a law that would have imposed fines of up to $5,000 each time a railroad crossing is blocked for more than 10 minutes.
Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton introduced a bill (LB1069) that would stiffen fines against railroads for blocking highways, streets or alleys in unincorporated towns and villages for more than 10 minutes.
Railroads now can be fined at least $10 and up to just $100. Dubas wants those guilty of lingering too long to be fined $1,000.
Dubas has had her sites set on railroads for some time.
Last year she tried to pass a law that would have imposed fines of up to $5,000 each time a railroad crossing is blocked for more than 10 minutes.
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