HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1993-04ORDINANCE NO. 93-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
TRAIN WHISTLES AND HORNS DURING
CERTAIN HOURS IN CERTAIN AREAS
OF PLYMOUTH
Sec. 1. The Plymouth City Code is amended to include a new Section 1165 to read:
Section 1165. Trains
1165.01. Limitations on Use of Whistles. It shall be unlawful for any railroad company, train
engineer, fireman, or other person employed by any railroad company, to sound or blow the
whistle or horn of a locomotive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. within that area of
the City west of Highway 169 and east of Larch Lane and north of County Road 9, except at
times when there is a clear and present endangerment of life or property.
1165.02. Extension of Prohibition Area. The limitation set forth in Section 1165.01 shall
automatically extend to adjacent crossings to the west of the prohibition area set forth in
Section 1165.01 when such crossings are equipped with gates and flashing lights.
1165.03. Penalties. Violation of the provisions of this Section is a misdemeanor.
Sec. 2. This ordinance is effective upon its publication in accordance with Section 110.11.
Mayorr
Attest:
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City Clerk
Published: Plymouth Sun Sailor 3-24-93.