Restricted Speed is defined as which of the following?

Restricted Speed is defined as which of the following?

• A. A method of operation that permits stopping within half the range of vision, and includes provisions for controlling movement, maintaining vigilance, and maximum authorized speeds. Movements made at Restricted Speed are governed by Rule 80.
• B. The maximum speed allowed on main tracks for all trains.
• C. A method of operation that allows stopping within half the range of vision and includes provisions for controlling movement, maintaining vigilance, and maximum authorized speeds; movements governed by Rule 80.
• D. A device that indicates track occupancy.

Answer: (C)

Restricted speed means you may proceed only at a pace that lets you stop within half the distance you can see ahead. This safety posture forces careful control of movement, constant vigilance, and adherence to the maximum speeds set for the track. When operating at restricted speed, movements are governed by Rule 80, which provides the specific procedures and crew responsibilities for this condition. This combination is what NORAC defines as restricted speed.

Restricted speed means you may proceed only at a pace that lets you stop within half the distance you can see ahead. This safety posture forces careful control of movement, constant vigilance, and adherence to the maximum speeds set for the track. When operating at restricted speed, movements are governed by Rule 80, which provides the specific procedures and crew responsibilities for this condition. This combination is what NORAC defines as restricted speed.