---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 220.311"
title: "49"
number: "220.311"
heading: "Railroad operating employees in deadhead status."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/220.311"
---

# §220.311. Railroad operating employees in deadhead status.

- (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

### 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.