OAR 741-330-0010: Impairment/Restriction/Stop Signs

(1) Signs to warn railroad employees of clearance less than those prescribed in these rules shall be at least 16 inches vertically by 20 inches horizontally and located on the same side of the track as the impairment for each direction of approach. Each sign shall bear the words “IMPAIRED SIDE, OVERHEAD OR SIDE AND OVERHEAD CLEARANCE,” as appropriate, in black letters, not less than 3 inches in height, against a white reflectorized background. In addition, the letters “PUC” or “ODOT” followed either by the word “RULE” or “ORDER” as appropriate and the number of the applicable rule or order in black letters and numerals not less than 1 inch high. Unless authorized by the Department, these signs shall be illuminated during hours of darkness. (2) Operation restriction signs shall be at least 16 inches vertically by 20 inches horizontally and shall bear the word “STOP” in black letters not less than 3 inches high and the words “RAILROAD CREWS NOT TO MOVE EQUIPMENT BEYOND THIS POINT” (or equivalent language), and other required wording in black letters not less than 1 1/2 inches high followed by the letters “ODOT” or “PUC” and the word “RULE” or “ORDER” as appropriate, and the number of the applicable rule or order in black letters 1 inch high on a white reflectorized background. These signs shall be illuminated during hours of darkness. (3) Stop signs shall be at least 16 inches vertically by 2 feet horizontally and shall bear the word “STOP” in white letters at least 8 inches high on a red reflectorized background. These signs shall be illuminated during hours of darkness. (4) Notes: (a) See Figure 330-1 for a diagram of the impaired clearance signs. (b) See Figure 330-2 for a diagram of the operational restriction sign. (c) See Figure 330-3 for a diagram of the stop sign. (d) In cases where clearance impairments do not extend more than 2 feet above top of rail, the Department may order “IMPAIRED WALKWAY” signs as described in OAR 741-330-0020. [ED. NOTE: Figures referenced are available from the agency.]