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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".34-1" citation="COMAR 11.19.02.34-1" title_num="11" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="02" heading="Crossing Arm.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A crossing arm may be installed on the far right of the front bumper. The crossing arm:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall be securely bolt-mounted;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall be easily removable for towing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall be activated simultaneously with the stop arm;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>May not open more than 90 degrees;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Shall extend a minimum of 66 inches from the front of the bumper when activated;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>May not have sharp edges or projections which may cause injury to students; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Shall be air, vacuum, or electrically operated and may not have lights.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Interrupt Switch.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A crossing arm interrupt switch may be installed on the dash near the control box for the alternating flashing lights.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pressing the switch shall stop the arm from opening for a full cycle and the arm shall recycle after the alternating flashing lights have been deactivated.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>