{"id":6426,"date":"2022-11-10T00:32:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T00:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawpedic.com\/?p=6426"},"modified":"2022-11-22T16:03:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:03:51","slug":"is-it-illegal-to-walk-on-train-tracks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawpedic.com\/is-it-illegal-to-walk-on-train-tracks\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Illegal to Walk on Train Tracks? (50 State Laws + Fines)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
4 years ago I decided to walk from Kansas City, MO to New York City. Normally I’d walk the highways as this was the easiest way to navigate towards town, though one time I did decide to walk along a railroad track. But at the time it felt like it would be okay but here recently I had started to wonder if me walking on railroad tracks was illegal or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, it’s illegal to walk on train tracks. Given it’s a big safety concern it is also considered “trespassing” and can result in fines or even jail time. Each state has it’s own laws regarding trespassing but if you decide to walk on train tracks and are caught, you could be looking at a $10,000 fine and\/or a maximum of 6 months in jail.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let me answer some other really interesting questions around this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Can Happen If You’re Caught Walking On Train Tracks<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n