Fayette Railroad Trains Not to Block Streets ordinance (§ 340.140)
Chapter 340: Miscellaneous Driving Rules
In short: A railroad train may not block a street for more than five minutes, unless it is moving, stopped for an emergency, or stopped for repairs needed before it can proceed.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes; provided that this Section shall not apply to a moving train or to one stopped because of an emergency or for repairs necessary before it can proceed safely.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 340.140
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.