President Barack Obama has signed an Executive Order banning Federal employees from text messaging or using other electronic equipment while driving. The move was made, in part, to demonstrate Federal leadership in improving safety on our roads and highways. Agencies will be required to outline specific steps to implement the ban, including disciplinary actions for employees caught texting while driving. The order directs agencies to evaluate existing driving safety education and awareness programs and consider expanding these efforts in coordination with a stricter texting policy. The General Services Administration and the Office of Personnel Management will assist the Transportation Department in guiding the order's implementation and enforcement in agencies.
