[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: 49CFR234.217]



[Page 574]

 

                        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. 234.217  Flashing light units.



    (a) Each flashing light unit shall be properly positioned and 

aligned and shall be visible to a highway user approaching the crossing.

    (b) Each flashing light unit shall be maintained to prevent dust and 

moisture from entering the interior of the unit. Roundels and reflectors 

shall be clean and in good condition.

    (c) All light units shall flash alternately. The number of flashes 

per minute for each light unit shall be 35 minimum and 65 maximum.