Rule 609 — Locally-Controlled Interlocking Signal Indicating Stop

1. (i)the signalman may authorize such movement to pass the signal, but before doing so, the signalman must provide protection against all conflicting movements; and
2. (a)A movement must have authority to pass a locally-controlled interlocking signal indicating Stop. When no conflicting movement is evident:
3. (ii)the movement so authorized need not stop at the signal but must positively identify the signal by number. It must move at RESTRICTED speed to the next signal or Block End sign and will be governed by Rule 104.1 at spring switches, Rule 104.2 at dual control switches and Rule 104.3 at power-operated switches.
4. (b)Before moving, the locomotive engineer must be informed of the situation.
5. (c)When the signalman is off duty at a locally-controlled interlocking, a movement stopped by an interlocking signal indicating Stop will be governed by special instructions.

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