Section 20132 - Visible markers for rear cars(a) GENERAL.-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) PREEMPTION.-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. Pub. L. 103-272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 873.| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES |
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 20132(a) | 45:431(g) (1st sentence cls. (2), (3)). | Oct. 16, 1970, Pub. L. 91-458, 84 Stat. 971, §202(g) (1st sentence cls. (2), (3), last sentence); added July 8, 1976, Pub. L. 94-348, §5(b), 90 Stat. 820. |
| 20132(b) | 45:431(g) (last sentence). | |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "within 180 days after July 8, 1976" are omitted as expired.