This bill proposes to amend existing statutes related to railroad grade crossings by incorporating regulations for "other on-track equipment" alongside traditional railroad trains. Specifically, it updates sections 28-851, 28-853, and 28-854 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to include language that requires drivers to stop and look for both trains and other on-track equipment before crossing. The bill adds the phrase "or other on-track equipment" in multiple instances where current law only references trains, thereby expanding the scope of the safety regulations to cover a broader range of rail-related vehicles.

Additionally, the bill makes technical changes, such as replacing "delivery of" with "delivering" in the context of vehicles carrying hazardous materials, and clarifies that drivers must listen and look for signals indicating the approach of both trains and other on-track equipment. It also specifies that the existing rules for stopping and proceeding at crossings apply equally to this newly defined category of equipment. Overall, the bill aims to enhance safety at railroad crossings by ensuring that all relevant vehicles are subject to the same precautions.

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