49 CFR § 214.518 - Safe and secure positions for riders.

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title: "49 CFR § 214.518 - Safe and secure positions for riders."
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section_name: "Safe and secure positions for riders."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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regulatory_source: "57 FR 28127, June 24, 1992, unless otherwise noted."
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# 214.518 Safe and secure positions for riders.

On or after March 1, 2004, a roadway worker, other than the machine operator, is prohibited from riding on any on-track roadway maintenance machine unless a safe and secure position for each roadway worker on the machine is clearly identified by stenciling, marking, or other written notice.

[69 FR 8839, Feb. 26, 2004]