49 CFR § 234.255 - Gate arm and gate mechanism.

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title: "49 CFR § 234.255 - Gate arm and gate mechanism."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "234.255"
section_name: "Gate arm and gate mechanism."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
part_number: "234"
part_name: "GRADE CROSSING SAFETY"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20152, 20160, 21301, 21304, 21311, 22907 note; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89."
regulatory_source: "61 FR 31806, June 20, 1996, unless otherwise noted."
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# 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.