MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 6D.04 — Flashlight for Hand-Signaling

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6D.04. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 6D.04 Flashlight for Hand-Signaling Option: 01 When flagging in an emergency situation at night in a non-illuminated flagger station, a flagger may use a flashlight with a red glow cone to supplement the STOP/SLOW paddle or flag.Standard: 02 When a flashlight is used for flagging in an emergency situation at night in a non-illuminated flagger station, the flagger shall hold the flashlight in the left hand, shall hold the paddle or flag in the right hand as shown in Figure 6D-1 , and shall use the flashlight in the following manner to control approaching road users: A. To inform road…

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