[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 49CFR234.255]



[Page 590]

 

                        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.  234.255  Gate arm and gate mechanism.



    (a) Each gate arm and gate mechanism shall be inspected at least 

once each month.

    (b) Gate arm movement shall be observed for proper operation at 

least once each month.

    (c) Hold-clear devices shall be tested for proper operation at least 

once every 12 months.