Interfering with railroad signals, even if done as part of a prank, is a serious felony. Railroad signals are an important factor in keeping drivers safe, and, as such, altering or interfering with a railroad signal is a felony punishable by jail time and fines. Florida Statute 860.08 states:
“Any person, other than an employee or authorized agent of a railroad company acting within the line of duty, who knowingly or willfully interferes with or removes any railroad signal system used to control railroad operations, any railroad crossing warning devices, or any lantern, light, lamp, torch, flag, fuse, torpedo, or other signal used in connection with railroad operations is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.”