HB2232 is a bill that amends sections 28-851, 28-853, and 28-854 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to include "other on-track equipment" in the regulations concerning railroad grade crossing safety. The current law requires drivers to stop and not proceed at railroad crossings under certain conditions, such as when a signal warns of an approaching train or when a train is visible and close to the crossing. The bill expands these regulations to also apply when "other on-track equipment" is approaching or is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

The bill also makes technical changes and will become effective on the general effective date. It includes provisions that require drivers of certain vehicles, such as school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials, to stop and check for both trains and "other on-track equipment" before proceeding across railroad tracks. The bill clarifies that the same safety precautions taken for trains should also be applied to other on-track equipment at railroad grade crossings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-851, 28-853, 28-854
House Engrossed Version: 28-851, 28-853, 28-854