Flagging Devices
Sign Paddle
- The 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
- Flag 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.