[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR234.255] [Page 478] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 234--GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM SAFETY--Table of Contents Subpart D--Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Sec. 234.255 Gate arm and gate mechanism. (a) Each gate arm and gate mechanism shall be inspected at least once each month. (b) Gate arm movement shall be observed for proper operation at least once each month. (c) Hold-clear devices shall be tested for proper operation at least once every 12 months.