It is estimated that Massachusetts has saved upwards of $12 million dollars since it started using civilian flaggers instead of police officers to direct traffic at construction sites. However, many … [Read more...] about Records Show Flaggers Saving State $12 Million
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On the Road: Construction Zones Now Covered by Highway Traffic Act
To ensure the safety of both workers and the drivers through construction zones, the Ministry of Transportation in Canada amended the Highway Traffic Act to include the speeding law in construction … [Read more...] about On the Road: Construction Zones Now Covered by Highway Traffic Act
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Kansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction: "Flaggers. Provide courteous, competent flaggers, able to communicate with the traveling … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Flagger training and certification requirements
From West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Standard Specifications: “636.11.1-Flagger: Flaggers must be certified by passing an American Traffic Safety Service Association … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Tennessee Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "A. Flaggers Provide flaggers with proper attire and paddle when necessary to safely handle … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Flagger training and certification requirements
From South Carolina Department of Transportation Flagger's Handbook: "It is important to recognize that AFADs do not eliminate the need for qualified Flaggers at the Work Zone. Each AFAD operator … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements