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Wireless Communication Policy In compliance with Rule 14-90, (FL 14-90)Florida Administrative Code; Florida Public Transportation Authority(FPTA);Equipment and Operational Safety Standards for Bus Transit Systems, all SRA employees (drivers)are prohibited from using personal electronic communication devices while driving or operating a leased or owned SRA vehicle. In conjunction with the organizations (SRA)Policy on Appropriate Use of Equipment, further elaboration on the proper use of electronic devices is below. Transportation Employees Electronic communication devices or electrical devices issued by SRA and/or installed in SRA vehicles, leased or owned, are provided for the safety and efficient operation of our Transit and Para Transit system, and is to be used solely for business related purposes. Social conversation and conversations unrelated to the transportation function is prohibited. Personal electronic devices and personal wireless communication devices as outlined in FL 14-90, is not to interfere with,nor distract an operator from their safety related duties. The use of these devices are prohibited while the transit vehicle is in motion and as a requirement of FL 14-90, must be turned off with any ear piece(s) removed from the operator's ear while occupying the driver's seat. Emergency Situation SRA Transportation trains and communicates to all Transportation employees (Transportation Driver)the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency situation, including instructions for using personal electronic communication devices (the operator or by-stander) if SRA electronic devices no longer operative. Definitions (Extracted from FL 14-90): Bus Transit System - a community transportation coordinator; a public transit provider;.or a private contract transit provider which owns, operates, leases, or controls buses; or a privately owned or operated transit provider that receives operational or capital funding from the Department and owns, operates, leases, or controls buses, other than nonpublic sector buses, defined in Section 316.003,F.S.,that provides provide transportation services available for use by the general riding public. Community Transportation Coordinator-a provider of transportation services or an entity that ensures such services are provided by another bus transit system. Drive or Operate-terms which include all time spent at the controls of a bus in operation. Driver- any person trained and designated to drive a bus on a street or highway which is being used for the public transport of persons for compensation. 140