Re: Elecronic Distraction Rule
Author: Bob
Date: 10-08-2015 - 17:28
theconductor Wrote:
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> 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...
Is that the reverser in the forward position I see ?