This section of Pennsylvania law addresses the regulation of railway crossing signs, prohibiting unauthorized erection or maintenance of such signs on public highways, with exceptions for railroads. It also criminalizes obstructing public and private railroad crossings, including blocking passage with rolling stock, after notice. Additionally, it covers laws against lights that obstruct the view of railway signals.
Signboards must be erected under a permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which approves their location, construction, and design. Unauthorized signs are illegal unless erected by a railroad or railway company.
No, it is a summary offense for a railroad to obstruct or block public or private crossings after receiving at least 15 minutes' verbal notice to remove obstructions.
Yes, crossing signboards erected or maintained by railroads or railway companies are exempt from these regulations.
Obstructing public or private crossings is considered a summary offense, which can result in fines or other penalties as determined by law.