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Flagger Ahead: What It Means & What To Do

Flagger Ahead (W20-7) - diamond orange with black construction sign: A flagger is controlling traffic ahead
MUTCD CodeW20-7
CategoryConstruction Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorOrange with black

What Does the Flagger Ahead Mean?

A flagger is controlling traffic ahead. Be prepared to stop and follow their directions.

About This Sign

This sign warns that a construction worker is directing traffic with a flag or stop/slow paddle.

Other Construction Signs

No Passing Zone (W14-3) - pennant (isosceles triangle) yellow with black construction sign: You are entering a no-passing zone

No Passing Zone

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Road Work Ahead (W20-1) - diamond orange with black construction sign: Construction or maintenance work is ahead

Road Work Ahead

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Detour (W20-2) - rectangle (horizontal) orange with black construction sign: Follow the detour route to bypass a closed section of road

Detour

W20-2

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