An executive order that bans texting while driving for federal workers was signed in October by President Obama and took effect today.
The order means that more than three million federal workers are forbidden to text while driving government vehicles, using government-issued phones and PDAs, or while on official business driving their own vehicles.
The order also strongly encourages federal contractors to prohibit their employees from texting while driving company vehicles. That means if your company does business with the feds, look for them to check on your texting/driving policies.
The big question: Will Obama’s move inspire the same sort of ban at state, local and non-government organizations?
Private companies are recommended to follow the feds’ lead: Employers can be hit with big lawsuits when employees cause accidents while conducting company business on the road.
