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23 §1251. Erection of warning signs

§1251. Erection of warning signs There shall be placed and thereafterward maintained warning signs on every highway or other way within the State approaching a crossing at grade of such highway or other way and the tracks of a railroad. Such signs shall be placed on each side of such crossing at such distances as […]

23 §1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions

§1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions The signs referred to in section 1251 shall be of such size, design and color as shall be established by order of the Department of Transportation. Such signs shall be placed in conspicuous locations at a distance not less than 300 feet from the nearest rail […]

23 §1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings

§1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings The Department of Transportation is authorized to designate any highway-railroad grade crossing as a stop intersection and to install and maintain stop signs thereat. The department is authorized to so designate such highway-railroad grade crossings on town ways, and local municipalities shall, when ordered by the department, erect […]

23 §1253. State pays expense

§1253. State pays expense The expense of the erection and maintenance of each warning sign mentioned in sections 1251 and 1252 shall be borne by the State and paid out of any highway funds not otherwise appropriated.  

23 §1254. Penalties; jurisdiction

§1254. Penalties; jurisdiction Whoever unlawfully removes, injures or tampers with any warning, caution or directional sign, described in sections 59, 1251, 1252 and 1253‑A, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50.   [PL 1969, c. 387, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 387, §2 (AMD).