(A) Definition. The term SAFETY GATES as used in this subchapter is defined to mean gates that as are commonly in use, extending across a street and sidewalk, and parallel or nearly parallel or nearly parallel to the tracks of the railroad intersecting the street.
(B) Construction. The gates shall be so constructed that their arms shall be of the length, when lowered, as to reach completely across the street, including the sidewalk, on which traffic and pedestrians are to be stopped.
(C) Placement. The gates shall be placed on both sides of the tracks or intersection and shall be so constructed that the gate arms, when in a position to indicate that traffic shall stop, shall be in a horizontal position and not more than three feet four inches above the grade of the street.
(D) Lights. Each of the gate arms shall have fixed thereon at least three red electric lights of not less than 25 watts each, to warn travelers when the gates are down; and the lights shall be lit at all times when the gates are down.
(Prior Code, § 77.50) Penalty, see § 76.999