---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 220.38"
title: "49"
number: "220.38"
heading: "Communication equipment failure."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/220.38"
---

# §220.38. Communication equipment failure.

- (a) Any radio or wireless communication device found not to be functioning as intended when tested pursuant to [§ 220.37](/cfr/49/220.37.md) shall be removed from service and the dispatcher or other employee designated by the railroad shall be so notified as soon as practicable.
- (b) If a radio or wireless communication device fails on the controlling locomotive en route, the train may continue until the earlier of—
  - (1) The next calendar day inspection, or
  - (2) The nearest forward point where the radio or wireless communication device can be repaired or replaced.

## Notes

### 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.