49 C.F.R. § 222.53   What are the requirements for supplementary and alternative safety measures?


Title 49 - Transportation


Title 49: Transportation
PART 222—USE OF LOCOMOTIVE HORNS AT PUBLIC HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS
Subpart C—Exceptions to the Use of the Locomotive Horn
Silenced Horns at Groups of Crossings—Quiet Zones

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§ 222.53   What are the requirements for supplementary and alternative safety measures?

(a) Approved SSMs are listed in appendix A of this part. With the exception of permanent crossing closures, approved SSMs can qualify for quiet zone risk reduction credit in the manner specified in appendix A of this part.

(b) Additional ASMs that may be included in a request for FRA approval of a quiet zone under §222.39(b) of this part are listed in appendix B of this part. Modified SSMs can qualify for quiet zone risk reduction credit in the manner specified in appendix B of this part.

(c) The following do not, individually or in combination, constitute SSMs or ASMs: Standard traffic control device arrangements such as reflectorized crossbucks, STOP signs, flashing lights, or flashing lights with gates that do not completely block travel over the line of railroad, or traffic signals.

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