eCFR.io
Daily eCFR

§ 234.217 Flashing light units.

49 CFR 234.217

Citation49 CFR 234.217
CorpusDaily eCFR
Displayed edition2026-10-09
Last updated2026-10-09

§ 234.217 Flashing light units.

(a) Each flashing light unit shall be properly positioned and aligned and shall be visible to a highway user approaching the crossing.

(b) Each flashing light unit shall be maintained to prevent dust and moisture from entering the interior of the unit. Roundels and reflectors shall be clean and in good condition.

(c) All light units shall flash alternately. The number of flashes per minute for each light unit shall be 35 minimum and 65 maximum.