Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 824.062 - Equipment required on track motor cars(1) Every person operating or controlling any railroad which is a common carrier shall equip each of its track motor cars operating during the period 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise with: (a) An electric headlight of sufficient candle power to enable the operator of the car to plainly discern any track obstruction, landmark, warning sign or grade crossing at a distance not less than 300 feet.(b) A red rear electric light with sufficient candle power to be plainly visible at a distance not less than 300 feet.(c) A windshield equipped with a device, which must be kept in good working order, with which the operator can clean rain, snow and other moisture from the windshield.(d) A canopy or top adequate to protect the occupants of the car from sun, rain, snow or other inclement weather.(2) As used in this section, "track motor car" means all power-propelled speeders and motor cars which can be lifted on and off the track by hand.