MUTCD W20-7: Flagger Signs
The W20-7 sign is covered in Section 6H.15 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition. Below are the provisions from that section that describe when the sign is used and how it is placed.
What it means and when it is used
- Guidance · Recommended (should)The Flagger (W20-7) sign (see Figure 6H-1 ) should be used in advance of any point where a flagger is stationed to control road users.
- Option · Permitted (may)A distance legend may be displayed on a supplemental plaque below the Flagger sign. The sign may be used with appropriate legends or in conjunction with other warning signs, such as the BE PREPARED TO STOP (W3-4) sign (see Fig ure 6H-1 ).
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 6H.15: Flagger Signs
- Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide
Related signs in Section 6H.15
Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (Federal Highway Administration, December 2023, public domain). Excerpts are shortened and shown out of context; read the full section before specifying a sign. Your state may still be operating under the 2009 edition or a state supplement. Official manual: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.