Environmental, Health and Safety Services

Flagging Devices

Sign Paddle

  • flaggerThe sign paddle shall be octagon shaped, at least 24 inches wide.
  • Lettering shall be 8 inch series "C" letters.
  • The SLOW face of the paddle shall be fluorescent orange prismatic lens sheeting.
  • The STOP face of the paddle shall be red encapsulated lens sheeting.
  • The sign paddle must be on a staff at least 5 feet long.
  • When flashing white lights are used on the STOP/SLOW paddle, the standard side of the paddle may be reduced to 18 inches wide with 6 inch series "C" letters.

Flag

  • flagFlag use shall be limited to emergency situations, to supplement the STOP/SLOW paddle for greater emphasis, or by traffic spotters.
  • The flag shall be red, not less than 24 inches by 24 inches on a staff at least 36 inches long.
  • The flag should be weighted at the bottom with adequate weight to hang vertically.