Sec.14-298-909. Operation

(a) Sequence of Operation (Flashing Lights): Automatic railroad flashing lights shall operate for a minimum of 29 seconds before the train enters the crossing. The operation shall continue until the train clears the crossing. When railroad flashing lights are activated by key, push button or an island type circuit, the flashing lights shall operate for a minimum of 20 seconds before the train enters the crossing.

(b) Sequence of Operation (Gates): Railroad gates shall operate for a minimum of 29 seconds before the train enters the crossing. The following sequence within the 29 seconds shall occur:

(1) The gates shall begin to lower approximately 7 seconds after activation of railroad flashing lights and bells.

(2) The gates shall reach the horizontal position approximately 17 seconds after activation of railroad flashing lights and bells.

(3) The train shall enter the crossing approximately 12 seconds after the gates reach the horizontal position.

The gates shall ascend to its upright position in not more than 12 seconds after the train clears the crossing, and the railroad flashing lights and bells shall cease operating.

(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended January 14, 2013)