823.1 Prohibited Work Activities for Inmates

The following work activities are prohibited for incarcerated personnel, unless prior written approval is obtained from the State Maintenance Director

• Burning of any kind.
• Mingling of inmates and MoDOT crews except for task overview, necessary equipment operations and landscape projects.
• Operation of riding equipment without DOC and State Maintenance Director approval
• Working on MoDOT vehicles (trucks & tractors)
• Roadway, shoulder, bridge surface, striping, signing or signal operations.
• Trash separation including aluminum cans
• Work in interstate rest areas. (Rest area may not be closed only to allow incarcerated crews access.)
• Work in roadside parks, scenic overlooks, or pool parking lots unless the entrance or work area is physically blocked and closed to the public the entire time inmates are within the boundaries. If the area such as a large commuter parking lot cannot be closed, the crews should close off sections to perform work activities at that location or work in smaller areas