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TITLE 43TRANSPORTATION
PART 1TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 7RAIL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER FRAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS
RULE §7.101Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

  (1) Active warning device--A traffic control device that is activated by the approach or presence of a train and warns motorists of the approach or presence of the train. The term includes a flashing light signal, automatic gate, or similar device.

  (2) Crossbuck--A standard highway-rail grade crossing sign designated as Number R15-1, and described in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

  (3) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation.

  (4) District--One of the 25 geographical areas in which the department conducts its primary work activities.

  (5) Grade crossing--The intersection of a railroad and a public roadway at grade.

  (6) Person--An individual, corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity.

  (7) Railroad company--A business operating and maintaining rail transportation of freight or passengers.

  (8) Retroreflectorized material--Material that reflects light back in the direction of the light source.


Source Note: The provisions of this §7.101 adopted to be effective October 18, 2012, 37 TexReg 8206

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