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49 U.S.C. § 20132

Title 49 Chapter 201 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 20132. Visible markers for rear cars

  • (a) The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders that may be necessary to require that—
    • (1) the rear car of each passenger and commuter train has at least one highly visible marker that is lighted during darkness and when weather conditions restrict clear visibility; and
    • (2) the rear car of each freight train has highly visible markers during darkness and when weather conditions restrict clear visibility.
  • (b) Notwithstanding section 20106 of this title , subsection (a) of this section does not prohibit a State from continuing in force a law, regulation, or order in effect on July 8, 1976 , related to lighted markers on the rear car of a freight train except to the extent it would cause the car to be in violation of this section.

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