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On-Duty -the status of the driver from the time he or she begins work, or is required to be in readiness to work,until the time the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work. "On-Duty" includes all time spent by the driver as follows: (a) Waiting to be dispatched at bus transit system terminals, facilities, or other private or public property,unless the driver has been completely relieved from duty by the bus transit system. (b)Inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any vehicle. (c)Driving. (d)Remaining in readiness to operate a vehicle (stand-by). (e)Repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance in or about a disabled vehicle. Unsafe Condition - anything or circumstance which endangers human life or property. Personal electronic or electrical device- an electronic or electrical device that was not provided by the bus transit system and its use is for business purposes. Use of a wireless communication device-use of a mobile telephone or other electronic or electrical device, hands-on or hands-free,to conduct an oral communication;to place or receive a telephone call; to send or read electronic mail or a text message;to play a game; to navigate the Internet; to play,view, or listen to a video; to play, view, or listen to a television broadcast;to play or listen to music;to execute a computational function, or to perform any other function that is not necessary for the health or safety of the person and that entails the risk of distracting the employee from a safety-critical task. The use of an electronic or electrical device that enhances the individual's physical ability to perform, such as a hearing aid, is not included in this definition. Wireless communication device -an electronic or electrical device capable of remote communication. Examples include cell phones,personal digital assistants (PDAs) and portable computers (commonly called laptop computers). 141