# Railways Clauses Act 1863, Section 6: Company to erect lodge at point of crossing.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

For the greater convenience and security of the public, the company shall erect and permanently maintain a lodge at the point where the railway crosses on the level the turnpike road or public carriage road; and the company shall be subject to and shall abide by all such regulations with regard to the crossing thereof on the level, or with regard to the speed at which trains may pass the level crossing, as may from time to time be made by the Board of Trade.
If the company fails to erect, or to maintain, such lodge, or to appoint or keep a proper person to watch or superintend the level crossing, or to observe or abide by any such regulation as aforesaid, they shall for every such offence be liable to a penalty not exceeding £50, and also to a penalty of ten pounds for every day during which the offence continues after the penalty of £50 is incurred.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/26-27/92/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/railways-clauses-act-1863/section-6
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