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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 7 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 191; in 1966, chapter 594; in 1979, chapter 315; in 1983, chapter 70; in 1985, chapter 302; in 1994, chapter 28<\/a>; in 1996, chapter 774<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1450329,"object_type":"law","relational_id":364448,"identifier":"45.2-753","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/8\/45.2-753","url":"\/45.2-753\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/45.2-753\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/7\/8\/45.2-753","dublin_core":{"Title":" Pushing cars","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 45.2-753","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Pushing any car on a main haulage road is prohibited except (i) where it is necessary to push a car from a sidetrack that is located near the working section to the producing entry or room; (ii) where it is necessary to clear a switch or sidetrack; and (iii) on the approach to a cage, slope, or surface incline. However, where a rail transportation system is utilized and it becomes necessary to routinely push cars, the operator shall develop procedures for coordination and control of rail traffic, such as the provision of effective trip lights or other warning devices, and other safety precautions specific to the mine. Such procedures shall be subject to approval of the Chief<\/span>.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n PUSHING CARS (\u00a7 45.2-753)\n\nPushing any car on a main haulage road is prohibited except (i) where it is\nnecessary to push a car from a sidetrack that is located near the working\nsection to the producing entry or room; (ii) where it is necessary to clear a\nswitch or sidetrack; and (iii) on the approach to a cage, slope, or surface\nincline. However, where a rail transportation system is utilized and it becomes\nnecessary to routinely push cars, the operator shall develop procedures for\ncoordination and control of rail traffic, such as the provision of effective\ntrip lights or other warning devices, and other safety precautions specific to\nthe mine. Such procedures shall be subject to approval of the Chief.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 45-69.1; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, \u00a7 45.1-73; 1979, c.\n315; 1983, c. 70; 1985, c. 302; 1994, c. 28, \u00a7 45.1-161.142; 1996, c. 774;\n2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}