Flagger Ahead Sign - Meaning, Usage & Safety Guidelines #1936445 (License: Personal Use)

The orange diamond-shaped sign features a black silhouette of a person holding a rectangular paddle, signaling that a flagger is stationed ahead to manage traffic flow in construction or maintenance areas. It’s standardized under MUTCD guidelines and used on roads where temporary lane closures or reduced speed limits require human traffic control. Drivers must prepare to stop or slow down and obey the flagger’s signals for safety.

Used on highways, urban streets, and rural roads during roadwork, utility repairs, or event-related traffic control; appears on government transportation sites, driver education pages, and safety manuals targeting motorists, fleet operators, and construction crews.