Virginia law Sections 18.2-155 and 18.2-156 address crimes related to railroad signals and equipment. Section 18.2-155 makes malicious interference with railroad signals a serious offense, with penalties ranging from a Class 1 misdemeanor to murder charges if death results. Section 18.2-156 prohibits willfully removing waste or packing from locomotive journal boxes, classified as a Class 6 felony.
Maliciously injuring, destroying, or interfering with railroad signals or related structures, especially if it endangers lives, is a serious offense under Virginia law.
Such acts are classified as a Class 4 felony, with potential charges of murder if death results from the interference.
Removing waste or packing maliciously from locomotive journal boxes is a Class 6 felony in Virginia.
No, the law specifies malicious or willful interference. Unintentional acts are not covered under these criminal provisions.