Oklahoma DOT acquired a flashing stop/slow paddle in the summer of 1995 and used it at several work zones in Stephens County. … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Stop/Slow Paddles
Lighted Paddle Improves Flagger Visibility
Highway maintenance projects, such as pothole repairs, put crews dangerously close to traffic. And because the work zone is only temporary, there's not much protection for the workers, nor abundant … [Read more...] about Lighted Paddle Improves Flagger Visibility
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
The New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department obtained 12 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed 2 to each of its 6 districts. … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
North Dakota DOT gave flashing stop/slow paddles to flaggers at three maintenance projects in the state. At one of the projects, the pavement had sunk, creating a dangerous situation for motorists who … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Alabama DOT decided to try the flashing stop/slow paddle, which was developed under the Strategic Highway Research Program. Work crews in eight of Alabama DOT's nine divisions were provided with … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Iowa has improved highway work zone safety by outfitting its work crews with flashing stop/slow paddles. Iowa DOT purchased 75 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed them to flaggers throughout … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle