Control a lane with MUTCD flagging
Practice the MUTCD 6E flagger order from work-zone training. Traffic is not released until the opposite flagger has stopped their direction and the work area is clear.
- Don required high-visibility PPE.
- Stand in the taught location with the STOP/SLOW paddle.
- Do not use a flag unless the MUTCD or plan allows it.
- Stop your direction first and make eye contact.
- Communicate with the opposite flagger before releasing anyone.
- Release only one direction through the work area at a time unless the plan says otherwise.
- Do not turn your back on live traffic.
- Hand the station off before leaving the paddle unattended.