# Roadway Maintenance Machine Safety
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2003-07-28 · Effective 2003-09-26 · 68 FR 44388
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-18912
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 44388
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 214
- **Publication date:** 2003-07-28
- **Effective date:** 2003-09-26
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2000-8156, Notice No. 2
## Abstract

FRA is amending its Railroad Workplace Safety regulations by adding a new subpart prescribing safety standards for railroad on-track roadway maintenance machines and hi-rail vehicles. The purpose of these standards is to protect roadway workers during the lawful operation of this equipment and to promote railroad safety overall.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/28/03-18912/roadway-maintenance-machine-safety)
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