At a glance
See below for requirements related to compliance with EO13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving."
Overview
Grant recipients and sub-recipients of grant funds are prohibited from texting while driving a government-owned vehicle or when using government-furnished electronic equipment while driving any vehicle. Texting means reading from or entering data into any handheld or other electronic device, including SMS texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, obtaining navigational information, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication. Driving means operating a motor vehicle on an active roadway with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary due to traffic, a traffic light, stop sign, or otherwise. It does not include operating a motor vehicle with or without the motor running when one has pulled over to the side of, or off, an active roadway and has halted in a location where one can safely remain stationary. Grant recipients and sub-recipients are responsible for ensuring their employees are aware of this prohibition and adhere to this prohibition.