This bill amends Section 327G.2 of the Iowa Code to enhance safety measures at railway crossings. It mandates that railroad corporations constructing or operating a railway must erect at least two signs at crossings, along with installing a sufficient number of gate arms, gate arm signals, and crossing signal lights that flash when a train approaches. This is intended to provide clear warnings to motorists and pedestrians about the proximity of the railway and the need to be vigilant for oncoming trains.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the railroad corporation is responsible for all costs associated with these safety measures. It also establishes that any railroad corporation that neglects or refuses to comply with these requirements will be liable for damages resulting from such neglect or refusal, simplifying the process for injured parties to seek recovery by only needing to prove the corporation's failure to comply.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 327G.2