12. The surface of the highway over the crossing shall be approximately 3.5 metres wide and shall be maintained in a reasonably good and even condition.
13. The gates shall be kept constantly open to the highway except when trains require to pass over the crossing.
14. The gates shall normally be secured to the relevant latch post on each side of the highway.
15. Drivers shall bring their trains to a halt at the relevant stop board mentioned in paragraph 9 above and the gates shall be unpadlocked and secured across the highway. Trains travelling in either direction shall not proceed over the crossing until the driver has been given a clear handsignal by the person in charge of the train to signify that the gates on both sides of the railway are securely closed and locked against road traffic and that the crossing is clear. The driver shall sound the train whistle before proceeding.
16. The person in charge of the train shall, after giving the handsignal mentioned in paragraph 15 above, remain at the crossing until the whole of the train has passed over the highway and has been brought to a stand clear of the crossing on the other side, when he shall unlock the gates and restore them across the railway and padlock them.
17. The Company shall give notice in writing to the Secretary of State as soon as the construction stage is finished and the railway shall be inspected as soon as possible thereafter.