Flagger Ahead
work zone sign · diamond · orange
A person is directing traffic ahead. Obey the flagger's signals — they override signs and signals.
- Visual breakdown
- Orange diamond with a figure holding a flag or paddle.
- Shape recognition
- Diamond with a human pictograph holding a paddle.
- Color recognition
- Orange work-zone color: a human is controlling traffic ahead.
- Memory trick
- The flagger is the temporary referee — the referee's whistle beats the rulebook (signs) while the game is paused.
- Real-world example
- On a one-lane bridge repair, the flagger's SLOW/STOP paddle decides which direction moves — even if the signal beyond shows green.
- Common mistakes
- Obeying the traffic light instead of the flagger. Flagger instructions legally supersede existing controls.
- Quick recall method
- Person with paddle = human traffic light; obey them first.
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