special event traffic control presented by moraga police department
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Special Event Traffic ControlPresented by
Moraga Police Department
Objectives Safety First, Second and
Always… Perspectives Hands, Tools and Gear Personal Protective Equipment
Perspectives“There is nothing that shows the skill, finesse, and understanding of human nature like standing in the middle of the road conducting lanes of traffic like a symphony orchestra.”
Dr. Joel F. Shults, Chief Adams State College Police Department
Perspectives
According to the Federal Highway Administration, three worker fatalities occur nationally in cone zones every five days.
Safety First, Second and Always…
Be constantly aware of ALL the traffic around you !!!
Traffic Management and Control
Traffic Management and Control
You may be called upon to assist local law enforcement with traffic control during special events
Staying alert to your surroundings is the key to staying alive…
Hands, Tools and Gear In a traffic control situation, you may
use: Stop / Slow signs hand signals whistles voice commands flashlights, flares cones or barricades
Traffic Controller Position Never place yourself in the path of a
moving vehicle. Always remain standing and never turn
your back on traffic. Stand alone in a highly visible location.
Do not mingle with the event crew, the traveling public, or other people.
Plan an escape route. Do not leave your position for any reason
until relieved.
Traffic Controller Do’s Do Stay alert at all times. Don’t be distracted by
the event.
Do Use clear and deliberate hand signals when directing traffic.
Do Be friendly and polite with the public, but do not engage in small talk.
Do Have a good idea of the day's events schedule to answer motorists' questions.
Do Treat motorists courteously. Never argue with the occupants of a vehicle.
Do Use proper equipment and warning signs. Do Be prepared for changing weather by bringing a
raincoat, sweater, or warm coat.
Preferred Traffic Controller Position
Hand Signals
Make eye contact with the driver
Give only one direction at a time
Hand SignalsSignal General Considerations
STOP Point and look straight at driver Hold until driver sees signal Raise pointing hand so palm is toward
driver Hold this position until driver stops
Stopping traffic from two directions Stop traffic coming from one direction
first Hold hand in stop position, turn to the
other side - repeat Don’t lower either arm until cars are
halted
Hand SignalsSTART
KEEP MOVING
Place yourself so one side is towards traffic to be started
Look at the driver and point with arm and finger toward first car to be started
Hold position until you get driver’s attention With palm up, swing hand up and over chin,
bending arm at elbow After traffic has started from one side, drop
that arm and start traffic from other side in the same manner
Continue to use the same signals for the slow and timid
Talk the drivers through it !
Hand SignalsRIGHT TURN Point toward driver
Give driver time to see your gesture, then swing arm to point in direction the vehicle is to proceed
Keep pointing in that direction until driver turns
Hand SignalsLEFT TURN Halt traffic in the
lanes through which car is to cross
Give stop signal to stop traffic in lane through which car is to cross
Hold stop signal and give turning gesture
Voice Commands Voice is seldom heard in traffic
Hand gestures and the whistle are most efficient
Shouted orders may antagonize a driver
When a driver or pedestrian does not understand, you should move closer to the person, and politely explain the command
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety and Communication
Have a cell phone with you – Moraga Police Dispatch number is 925-284-5010, don’t hesitate to call police if needed
If there is an emergency, use the radio or your cell phone to ensure proper personnel are notified
Questions?