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Article 7 Level crossings

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(1)

The Council may construct the railways so as to carry them on the level across the ways specified in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(2)

The Council shall provide, maintain and operate at or near any level crossing laid out in accordance with paragraph (1) such barriers or other protective equipment as the Health and Safety Executive may in writing require.

(3)

Without prejudice to the generality of article 6, the Council may in the exercise of the powers conferred by this article alter the level of any way specified in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(4)

In this article—

  • “barrier” includes gate;

  • “protective equipment” includes lights, traffic signs (within the meaning of section 64(1) of the 1984 Act), manual, mechanical, automatic, electrical or telephonic equipment or other devices.