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Re: Elecronic Distraction Rule
Author: theconductor
Date: 10-08-2015 - 12:27
J Wrote:
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> While one could argue that the use depicted in the
> photograph is not specifically prohibited if it is
> not distracting the operator most carriers simply
> ban the use of various devices in the cab while in
> operation. One might consider that this
> photograph is not setting a good example.
>
> § 220.303 General use of electronic devices.
> A railroad operating employee shall not use an
> electronic device if that use would interfere with
> the employee's or another railroad operating
> employee's performance of safety-related duties.
> No individual in the cab of a controlling
> locomotive shall use an electronic device if that
> use would interfere with a railroad operating
> employee's performance of safety-related duties.
Of course one would have to prove that the train was moving in the picture...
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> While one could argue that the use depicted in the
> photograph is not specifically prohibited if it is
> not distracting the operator most carriers simply
> ban the use of various devices in the cab while in
> operation. One might consider that this
> photograph is not setting a good example.
>
> § 220.303 General use of electronic devices.
> A railroad operating employee shall not use an
> electronic device if that use would interfere with
> the employee's or another railroad operating
> employee's performance of safety-related duties.
> No individual in the cab of a controlling
> locomotive shall use an electronic device if that
> use would interfere with a railroad operating
> employee's performance of safety-related duties.
Of course one would have to prove that the train was moving in the picture...
