[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR214.509]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 214_RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY--Table of Contents

 

  Subpart D_On-Track Roadway Maintenance Machines and Hi-Rail Vehicles

 

Sec. 214.509  Required visual illumination and reflective devices for 

new on-track roadway maintenance machines.



    Each new on-track roadway maintenance machine shall be equipped with 

the following visual illumination and reflective devices:

    (a) An illumination device, such as a headlight, capable of 

illuminating obstructions on the track ahead in the direction of travel 

for a distance of 300 feet under normal weather and atmospheric 

conditions;

    (b) Work lights, if the machine is operated during the period 

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise or 

in dark areas such as tunnels, unless equivalent lighting is otherwise 

provided;

    (c) An operative 360-degree intermittent warning light or beacon 

mounted on the roof of the machine. New roadway maintenance machines 

that are not equipped with fixed roofs and have a light weight less than 

17,500 pounds are exempt from this requirement;

    (d) A brake light activated by the application of the machine 

braking system, and designed to be visible for a distance of 300 feet 

under normal weather and atmospheric conditions; and

    (e) Rearward viewing devices, such as rearview mirrors.



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