[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR234.253] [Page 492] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 234--GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM SAFETY--Table of Contents Subpart D--Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Sec. 234.253 Flashing light units and lamp voltage. (a) Each flashing light unit shall be inspected when installed and at least once every twelve months for proper alignment and frequency of flashes in accordance with installation specifications. (b) Lamp voltage shall be tested when installed and at least once every 12 months thereafter. (c) Each flashing light unit shall be inspected for proper visibility, dirt and damage to roundels and reflectors at least once each month.