WHISTLE POST SIGNS

House Bill 5766

Sponsor:  Rep. Kate Ebli

Committee:  Transportation

Complete to 6-24-08

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5766 AS INTRODUCED 2-19-08

The bill would require railroad corporations to place whistle post signs to the right of the main track in the direction of approach exactly one-quarter mile from the entrance to any grade crossings.  This would be to notify locomotive engineers who blow a whistle and ring a bell as the locomotive approaches the grade crossing as a warning to the public.

The whistle post sign would consist of a "W" identifiable on a square plate mounted on a post.  It would have to be visible to a locomotive engineer in a cab, be kept in good repair, and replaced promptly when necessary.

The bill is an amendment to the Railroad Code.

MCL 462.318

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no apparent fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.