Re: Elecronic Distraction Rule
Author: theconductor
Date: 10-08-2015 - 17:37
Bob Wrote:
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> 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
> ?
>
No clue. I'm not sure of the control arrangement on these DMU's.