616.4 Flagger Control (MUTCD Chapter 6D) - Revision history

Hoskir: /* Additional Information Regarding Flagger Stations */ updated per RR4187

2026-04-14T18:13:10Z

Additional Information Regarding Flagger Stations: updated per RR4187

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	Remember, the flagger’s job is handling traffic. As the flagger, do not assist the work crew, watch construction operations instead of traffic, or engage in any other activity.		Remember, the flagger’s job is handling traffic. As the flagger, do not assist the work crew, watch construction operations instead of traffic, or engage in any other activity.

			Flaggers should not flag for more than two hours at one time without a break unless it is an emergency situation. Supervisors should provide flaggers with a break from flagging every two hours in non-emergency situations. All breaks from flagging should last at least 15 minutes. The supervisor should consider environmental, physical, and work factors when determining appropriate flagging and break durations in the field.

	'''If the flagger needs a break, the flagger should tell their supervisor so that another qualified flagger may relieve them. '''		'''If the flagger needs a break, the flagger should tell their supervisor so that another qualified flagger may relieve them. '''
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	===<center>Additional Information for Flaggers</center>===		===<center>'''Additional Information for Flaggers'''</center>===
	====Communication Devices====		====Communication Devices====

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	'''Support'''. The use of paddles and flags by flaggers is illustrated in [[#fig616.4.2\|Figure 616.4.2]].		'''Support'''. The use of paddles and flags by flaggers is illustrated in [[#fig616.4.2\|Figure 616.4.2]].

	'''Standard. '''Flaggers shall use a STOP/SLOW paddle, a flag, or an Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) (see [[616.~~12 Other TTC Zone Traffic Control Devices~~ (~~MUTCD Chapter 6L~~)#616.12.2\|EPG 616.12.2]] through [[616.~~12 Other TTC Zone Traffic Control Devices~~ (~~MUTCD Chapter 6L~~)#616.12.4\|EPG 616.12.4]]) to control road users approaching a TTC zone. The use of hand movements alone without a paddle, flag, or AFAD to control road users shall be prohibited when controlling traffic in a one-lane two-way operation except when the control is provided by emergency responders at incident scenes as described in [[616.15 Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas (MUTCD Chapter 6O)#616.15.1\|EPG 616.15.1]] or provided by uniformed law enforcement officers.		'''Standard. '''Flaggers shall use a STOP/SLOW paddle, a flag, or an Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) (see [[616.12_Other_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Traffic_Control_Devices_(MUTCD_Chapter_6L)#616.12.2\|EPG 616.12.2]] through [[616.12_Other_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Traffic_Control_Devices_(MUTCD_Chapter_6L)#616.12.4\|EPG 616.12.4]]) to control road users approaching a TTC zone. The use of hand movements alone without a paddle, flag, or AFAD to control road users shall be prohibited when controlling traffic in a one-lane two-way operation except when the control is provided by emergency responders at incident scenes as described in [[616.15 Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas (MUTCD Chapter 6O)#616.15.1\|EPG 616.15.1]] or provided by uniformed law enforcement officers.

	The following methods of signaling with a paddle shall be used:		The following methods of signaling with a paddle shall be used:

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2026-01-08T19:51:21Z

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Hoskir: /* 616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01) */ updated MoDOTU to MOVERS

2025-04-25T19:36:22Z

616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01): updated MoDOTU to MOVERS

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	==616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01)==		==616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01)==

	'''Standard.''' Except when performed under emergency conditions, workers engaged in flagging operations on the state highway system shall have successfully completed a recognized flagger training course. For MoDOT employees, this requires the successful completion of Flagger Training with course number ~~24503~~ and ~~24503~~-OJT in [https://~~lsglm700~~.~~learnsoft~~.com/~~LSGLM~~/~~Login~~/~~MODOTlogin~~.~~aspx MoDOT U~~]. Flagger re-certification is required every four years. Contract and permit flaggers shall be certified in accordance with [~~http~~://www.modot.org/~~business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9~~ Standard Specifications Section 616.4.3].		'''Standard.''' Except when performed under emergency conditions, workers engaged in flagging operations on the state highway system shall have successfully completed a recognized flagger training course. For MoDOT employees, this requires the successful completion of Flagger Training with course number MODOT_24503 and MODOT_24503 - OJT in [https://ewqg.login.us8.oraclecloud.com/oam/server/obrareq.cgi?encquery%3Dc%2Bojiw25mm0ZegyUhBd6q3BkamAacg3SPS0ayP3aJ8WL0sKm7fPSIuEFoCqGbeauFrttoJ9YU9lagrRg%2B4VoAB4NY4oCdCgPHZr8mH9BTqzMiP2DAYb4YD5jg85iM4p4sHvGWeSn5ef4J5tGJSMfhAJNfMLtdR2N%2F%2BH4%2B29YZdwA55n0kDDiDFCHNGEwna0QyISSLEKXwm6O%2FyNWGTkZui5F0eri0uUn2CkDUYwG09ndVH31JUG35H1KRf2q3ZccAaB5EPfClwJgTibBL2BCKl6L2R8jlwStv0FIBXLTVvbOmt2usntfqs49GIXw9wFDbwFIAhnfbnoyFLERbQ2SqIUb2Ij%2B98oW64sD4j5pUCc0BN9ppEW1Mk6vg6SpmwA87cUN6tXfAMbcdO8QfwvtJWcbtFDCM%2BDkmC6trOPFXBw%3D%20agentid%3DOraFusionApp_11AG%20ver%3D1%20crmethod%3D2%26cksum%3D68fa20b83e45f441ae9e93698873b4f51db519b7&ECID-Context=1.006Ctxg6gNwDWbK6yVFg6G005mIu000CLX%3BkXjE MOVERS]. Flagger re-certification is required every four years. Contract and permit flaggers shall be certified in accordance with [https://www.modot.org/missouri-standard-specifications-highway-construction Standard Specifications Section 616.4.3].

	'''Guidance.''' Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following abilities:		'''Guidance.''' Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following abilities:
			:A. Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
	:A. Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;		:B. Ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles;
			:C. Ability to control signaling devices (such as paddles and flags) in order to provide clear and positive guidance to drivers approaching a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone in frequently changing situations;
	:B. Ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles;		:D. Ability to understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and
			:E. Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.
	:C. Ability to control signaling devices (such as paddles and flags) in order to provide clear and positive guidance to drivers approaching a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone in frequently changing situations;

	:D. Ability to understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and

	:E. Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.

	==616.5.2 [https://epg.modot.org/files/0/0f/132_8_5_x_11_ROW_PPE.pdf High-Visibility Safety Apparel] (MUTCD 6E.02)==		==616.5.2 [https://epg.modot.org/files/0/0f/132_8_5_x_11_ROW_PPE.pdf High-Visibility Safety Apparel] (MUTCD 6E.02)==

Hoskir: /* 616.5.3.4 Single Flagger */ updated per RR3779

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 ===616.5.3.4 Single Flagger ===
-There are two different applications for allowing a single flagger for a planned operation (non-emergency):
+A single flagger may be used for short duration operations. During the short duration (60-minute) time period, a single flagger is allowed to close one lane of traffic up to a maximum of 15 minutes. Single flagging operation will have a flagger symbol sign, STOP/SLOW paddle, and a protective vehicle. An example would be a truck depositing material off the edge of the roadway. In this situation, a flagger symbol sign will be installed in advanced of the flagger. The flagger will be positioned between the flagger symbol sign and the protective vehicle. The protective vehicle is placed in advance of the work space. The flagger will stop the traffic in this closed lane while the other lane flows free. When the closed lane is opened again, the flagger allows the traffic to proceed. After stopped traffic is allowed to proceed, the flagger should turn the STOP/SLOW paddle parallel to the flagger so that no message is displayed to either direction of traffic.
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Hoskir: /* 616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01) */

2023-02-15T15:24:53Z

616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01)

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	==616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01)==		==616.5.1 Qualifications for Flaggers (MUTCD 6E.01)==

	'''Standard.''' Except when performed under emergency conditions, workers engaged in flagging operations on the state highway system shall have successfully completed a recognized flagger training course. For MoDOT employees, this requires the successful completion of ~~the of the~~ [~~http~~://~~sharepoint/facilitation/HR/EmployeeDevelopment~~/~~Technical%20Training~~/~~Forms~~/~~AllItems~~.aspx?RootFolder=%2Ffacilitation%2FHR%2FEmployeeDevelopment%2FTechnical%20Training%2FFlagger%20Base%20Line%202016%20%2D%2092021&FolderCTID=0x012000E7ADC37AC2F6724EA9F2DADCE84A898A&View={C74561A4-905B-4977-9C87-9C573F0CA672 Flagger Base Line with 3-2-1 Cone Procedure Training Course] ~~or an approved substitute~~. Flagger re-certification is required every four years. Contract and permit flaggers shall be certified in accordance with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9 Standard Specifications Section 616.4.3].		'''Standard.''' Except when performed under emergency conditions, workers engaged in flagging operations on the state highway system shall have successfully completed a recognized flagger training course. For MoDOT employees, this requires the successful completion of Flagger Training with course number 24503 and 24503-OJT in [https://lsglm700.learnsoft.com/LSGLM/Login/MODOTlogin.aspx MoDOT U]. Flagger re-certification is required every four years. Contract and permit flaggers shall be certified in accordance with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9 Standard Specifications Section 616.4.3].

	'''Guidance.''' Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following abilities:		'''Guidance.''' Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following abilities:

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	:E. Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.		:E. Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.

	==616.5.2 [~~http~~://epg.modot.org/files/0/0f/132_8_5_x_11_ROW_PPE.pdf High-Visibility Safety Apparel] (MUTCD 6E.02)==		==616.5.2 [https://epg.modot.org/files/0/0f/132_8_5_x_11_ROW_PPE.pdf High-Visibility Safety Apparel] (MUTCD 6E.02)==

	'''Standard.''' For daytime activities, flaggers shall wear a high visibility hard hat, safety glasses, a Performance Class 3 top OR a Performance Class 2 top, and safety footwear. Hard hats other than high visibility orange or green shall be covered with a high visibility covering. For nighttime activities (nighttime work is defined as beginning one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise) flaggers shall wear a high visibility/reflective hard hat, safety glasses, a Performance Class 3 top AND Class E bottoms, OR Performance Class 2 top AND Class E bottoms, and safety footwear. Hard hats shall be reflective or covered with a high visibility covering. All high visibility and retroreflective safety apparel shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person. Contract and permit flaggers shall be in accordance with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9 Standard Specifications Section 107.4].		'''Standard.''' For daytime activities, flaggers shall wear a high visibility hard hat, safety glasses, a Performance Class 3 top OR a Performance Class 2 top, and safety footwear. Hard hats other than high visibility orange or green shall be covered with a high visibility covering. For nighttime activities (nighttime work is defined as beginning one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise) flaggers shall wear a high visibility/reflective hard hat, safety glasses, a Performance Class 3 top AND Class E bottoms, OR Performance Class 2 top AND Class E bottoms, and safety footwear. Hard hats shall be reflective or covered with a high visibility covering. All high visibility and retroreflective safety apparel shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person. Contract and permit flaggers shall be in accordance with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9 Standard Specifications Section 107.4].