[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: 49CFR222.27]



[Page 269-270]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 222_USE OF LOCOMOTIVE HORNS AT PUBLIC HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS

--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart B_Use of Locomotive Horns

 

Sec. 222.27  How does this rule affect pedestrian crossings?



    This rule does not require the routine sounding of locomotive horns 

at pedestrian crossings. Except as specified in this section, this part 

is not meant to address the subject of pedestrian crossings and is not 

intended to affect State or local laws or orders, or private contractual 

or other arrangements, regarding the routine sounding of locomotive 

horns at pedestrian crossings.

    (a) Pedestrian crossings may be included in a quiet zone.

    (b) Pedestrian crossings that are located in New Quiet Zones or New 

Partial Quiet Zones may be included in a quiet zone only if a diagnostic 

team evaluates the crossings and the crossings are equipped or treated 

in accordance with the recommendations of such diagnostic team.

    (c) The public authority shall provide the State agency responsible 

for grade crossing safety and all affected railroads an opportunity to 

participate in diagnostic team reviews of pedestrian crossings.



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    (d) Advance warning signs. (1) Each pedestrian crossing within a New 

Quiet Zone shall be equipped with a sign that advises the pedestrian 

that train horns are not sounded at the crossing. Such sign shall 

conform to the standards contained in the MUTCD.

    (2) Each pedestrian crossing within a New Partial Quiet Zone shall 

be equipped with a sign that advises the pedestrian that train horns are 

not sounded at the crossing between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Such 

sign shall conform to the standards contained in the MUTCD.

    (3) Each pedestrian crossing within a Pre-Rule Quiet Zone shall be 

equipped by June 24, 2008 with a sign that advises the pedestrian that 

train horns are not sounded at the crossing. Such sign shall conform to 

the standards contained in the MUTCD.

    (4) Each pedestrian crossing within a Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zone 

shall be equipped by June 24, 2008 with a sign that advises the 

pedestrian that train horns are not sounded at the crossing for a 

specified period of time. Such sign shall conform to the standards 

contained in the MUTCD.