# 49 CFR § 209.15: Rules of evidence

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 209.15
- **Heading:** Rules of evidence
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 209—RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General

## Text

The Federal Rules of Evidence for United States Courts and Magistrates shall be employed as general guidelines for proceedings under subparts B, C, D, and G of this part. However, all relevant and material evidence shall be received into the record.
[91 FR 22064, Apr. 24, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 209.1 § 209.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.3 § 209.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.5 § 209.5 Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.6 § 209.6 Requests for admission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.7 § 209.7 Subpoenas; witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.8 § 209.8 Depositions in formal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.9 § 209.9 Filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.11 § 209.11 Request for confidential treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.13 § 209.13 Consolidation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.15 § 209.15 Rules of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.17 § 209.17 Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.201 § 209.201 Compliance orders generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.203 § 209.203 Notice of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.205 § 209.205 Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.205.md)

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