Regulatory Signs: Hand & Flag Signals

Control Hand Signals

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To direct traffic in areas where there is high traffic congestion, at the scene of an accident or the normal traffic signals are not operational.

Action: Driver must focus on the signals given by the officer, and strictly adhere to the signal given. The traffic officer signals takes precedence over any other traffic signal.

A) Stop

Stop traffic approaching from the front.

B) Stop

Stop traffic approaching from the rear.

C) Stop

Stop traffic approaching from the front and rear.

D) Go/Proceed

Indicates to the driver that he/she may proceed.

Flag Signals

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To direct traffic in areas where there is road works ahead, herdsman leading cattle or other animals across or next to a roadway.

(i) Flag signal to stop - indicating to the driver of a vehicle that he or she shall stop until the proceed flag signal is displayed, and

(ii) Flag signal to proceed - indicating to the driver that he or she shall proceed when the flag signal is displayed.

Flag Signals - Warning Flags

Purpose: Warns a road user to proceed slowly and be alert.