Transcript CERT CE Traffic Control Unit

Special Event Traffic Control
Presented by
Moraga Police Department
Objectives
Safety First, Second and Always…
 Perspectives
 Hands, Tools and Gear
 Personal Protective Equipment
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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
Safety First, Second and Always…
Be constantly aware of
ALL the traffic around you !!!
According to the Federal Highway
Administration, three worker fatalities
occur nationally in cone zones every
five days.
Traffic Management and Control
Traffic Management and Control
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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
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In a traffic control situation, you may use:
 Stop / Slow signs
 hand signals
 whistles
 voice commands
 flashlights, flares
 cones or barricades
Traffic Controller Position
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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
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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
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Make eye contact with the driver
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Give only one direction at a time
Hand Signals
Signal
STOP
General Considerations
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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 Signals
START
 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
KEEP
timid
MOVING
 Talk the drivers through it !
Hand Signals
RIGHT 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 Signals
LEFT 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
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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
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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?