Rule 34 — Fixed Signal Recognition and Compliance

1. (a)The crew on the controlling engine of any movement and snow plow foremen must know the indication of each fixed signal (including switches where practicable) before passing it.
2. (i)Block and interlocking signals;
3. (b)Crew members within physical hearing range must communicate to each other, in a clear and audible manner, the indication by name, of each fixed signal they are required to identify. Each signal affecting their movement must be called out as soon as it is positively identified, but crew members must watch for and promptly communicate and act on any change of indication which may occur. The following signals/operating signs must be communicated:
4. (ii)Rule 42 and 43 signals;
5. (c)If prompt action is not taken to comply with the requirements of each signal indication affecting their movement, crew members must remind one another of such requirements. If no action is then taken, or if the locomotive engineer is observed to be incapacitated, other crew members must take immediate action to ensure the safety of the movement, including stopping it in emergency if required.
6. (iii)One mile sign to interlocking;
7. (iv)One mile sign to hot box detector;
8. (v)Stop sign;
9. (vi)OCS begins sign;
10. (vii)Red signal between the rails;
11. (viii)Stop signal displayed by a flagman;
12. (ix)A switch not properly lined for the movement affected;
13. (x)One mile to Cautionary Limit Sign;
14. (xi)Cautionary Limit Sign;
15. (xii)Advance Permanent Slow Order (PSO) Signs; and
16. (xiii)Zone speed Signs where there is a reduction in speed from the previous zone.

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