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§220.311. Railroad operating employees in deadhead status.

49 C.F.R. § 220.311

(a)
Notwithstanding any other restrictions in this subpart, a railroad operating employee who is in deadhead status and not inside the cab of a controlling locomotive may use an electronic device only if the employee is not using the device in such a way that interferes with any railroad operating employee's personal safety or performance of safety-related duties.
(b)
A railroad operating employee who is in deadhead status and located inside the cab of a controlling locomotive must have each electronic device turned off with any earpiece removed from the ear—
(1)
When on a moving train;
(2)
When any member of the crew is—
(i)
On the ground, or
(ii)
Riding rolling equipment during a switching operation; or
(3)
When any railroad employee is assisting in preparation of the train for movement.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 75 FR 59602, Sept. 27, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20103 note, 20107, 21301-21302, 20701-20703, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

Source

Source: 63 FR 47195, Sept. 4, 1998, unless otherwise noted.