It is unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the same in such a manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five minutes, except that this provision shall not apply to trains or cars in motion other than those engaged in switching.
(Ord. 74 § 1, 1900; Ord. 882 Art. 8 § 3, 1969; Prior code § 9.18.010)