Rule 12 — Hand Signals

1. (i)Swung from side to side at right angle to the track.
2. (ii)Swung in a circle at right angle to the track at a speed in proportion to the speed required.
3. (iii)Raised and lowered at a speed in proportion to the speed required.
4. (iv)Raised and swung horizontally above the head, at right angle to the track when standing.
5. (v)Raised and held at arm's length above the head when standing.
6. (vi)Held horizontally at arm's length.
7. (vii)Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track is a signal to stop.
8. (b)A signal given to move forward or move backward must be given in relation to the front of the controlling locomotive.
9. (c)A signal must be given in sufficient time before the required action to permit compliance. It must be given from a point where it can be plainly seen, and in such a manner that it cannot be misunderstood. If there is doubt as to the meaning of a signal, or for whom it is intended, it must be regarded as a stop signal.
10. (d)Whenever practicable, when switching is being performed, required signals shall be given directly to the locomotive engineer.
11. (e)When moving under the control of hand signals, the disappearance from view of either the crew member or lights by which signals controlling the movement are being given, must be regarded as a stop signal.
12. (f)A crew member, whose movement is clear of the main track, must not give an approaching movement a hand signal to move forward.
13. (g)Where radio is used in lieu of hand signals, employees will be governed by Rule 123.1.

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