CA Flagger CA Flagger Equipment and Devices

Question 1

What color must the STOP/SLOW paddle be on the STOP side according to California flagger requirements?

Accepted Answer

Red or red-orange

Answer

The STOP face of a flagger paddle must be red or red-orange to clearly signal vehicles to stop.

Question 2

What is the minimum size of a STOP/SLOW paddle used by flaggers in California work zones?

Accepted Answer

18 inches octagonal

Answer

California requires STOP/SLOW paddles to be at least 18 inches across (octagonal shape) to ensure visibility.

Question 3

When must a flagger use a flag instead of a STOP/SLOW paddle?

Accepted Answer

Only as a backup when a paddle is unavailable or damaged

Answer

Flags are used only as a backup device when a STOP/SLOW paddle is unavailable or damaged.

Question 4

What color must a hand-held flag used for flagging operations be?

Accepted Answer

Red or fluorescent red-orange

Answer

Flags used in flagging operations must be red or fluorescent red-orange for maximum visibility.

Question 5

What is the minimum size requirement for a hand-held flagging flag in California?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 inches square

Answer

Hand-held flags must be at least 24 inches square to be clearly visible to approaching drivers.

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