Flagger Program
New, Exciting Changes for CDOT's Flagger Program
( C.R.S. 43-5-308 (2)(b))
The purpose of The Flagger Program is to provide certification to entities throughout Colorado to train individuals to become flaggers. Flaggers are part of the line of defense between the traveling public and individuals working in work zones; they provide safety to all involved parties.
CDOT's Safety and Traffic Engineering branch has been managing the program since September 2012. We're thankful for your cooperation as we were able to roll out this program to meet the standard of care we believe exists at CDOT.
Please email us at:[email protected] for more information.
Below you will find information for your use.
This video is to be used in conjunction with the Training Manual and Certification class. You must attend a class to become a proctor or a Certified Flagger.
All Entities shall cease using any other video besides the CDOT 2018 video.
The CDOT is still updating the manual, tests, and related information.
Updated Proctor Testing Information
Do not send renewal certification applications with the QA. Email or mail the application separately.
Mail the QA documents with original signatures and email the other documentation required for QA.
Quality Assurance paperwork is the property of the certified entity. Original records shall stay with the entity at the time of proctor turnover. It is the entity's responsibility to maintain paperwork if the proctor or designated contact leave the position. CDOT has a right to suspend or revoke authorization for failure to submit Quality Assurance at the CDOT's request.
Any certified entity can train external customers seeking flagger training; including temporaries, non-employees, and other proctors. A certified entity cannot train it's own proctors. Test three is no longer allowed to be used for in-house testing. All Flagger certification cards for proctors and individuals are to be issued within twenty-four (24) hours of passing the test.
The most updated information will be communicated on this page rather than via the links. Please contact us if there are discrepancies, or if this information is unclear. These links are updated periodically. If a link is not working, please wait a few moments or email us to obtain the information.
- Federal Labor Acts / Bulletin Board
- Colorado Code of Regulations section 3.4.2.10
- MUTCD section 6E
- CDOT Standard Specifications section 630.14
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration-OSHA
- ANSI/ISEA and Retro-reflective Information
- Americans With Disabilities Act: "Reasonable Accommodations" must be made for persons with disabilities, while engaged in the flagger course and while test taking. Actual Flagging work would be company dependent, however, all companies must comply with the law.
CDOT Flagger examinations for individuals and proctors are closed book exams only—no exceptions. The passing score is 85% for both individuals and proctors. CDOT will be releasing the updated manual very soon which highlights this change.
To qualify as a Traffic Control Supervisor within Colorado, a person must have 2,000 verifiable hours of field experience. This does not have to be solely as a flagger.
Currently, the CDOT does not accept online training through ATSSA for the Flagger certification. This may be something that will change in the future. The only online certified entity that CDOT accepts for Flagger certification is Professional Traffic Graphics. We do accept ATSSA in class TCS and ATSSA Flagger in class for proctor certifications.
If you need to obtain your Flagger certification or renew your certification, Certified Entity information is available. Contact the branch to obtain a complete list of Certified Entities. This list is continuously being updated.
Crossing Guard Training is not the same as Flagger Training and Certification. You can find this information at the Safe Routes to School information page found on the CDOT webpage.
For Individuals & Entities
- 2012 Flagger Training Manual, updated December 2012. This is a printable PDF version. Bound manuals are no longer avaialble at this time. The state has moved over to a new printing company, and we no longer have the capability to print internally. The PDF version found on this page can be taken to a print company and bound. We are aware of the difficulty this poses to some and greatly apologize.
- 2012 Flagger Reference Guide, intended for current certified flaggers on projects (not as training material).
- We are in the last phase of the video rollout. Please continue to have patience with us as we finalize the updated video.
- Certified Local Entity List
- Certified Private Entity List
- Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns, or for more information.
Guidelines for Entities:
Email or mail original application only.
- Flagger Application for first time or renewals only
- Quality Assurance Announcement (October 2015)
- Annual Quality Assurance Documentation (October 2015)
- Proctor Addition/Deletion Form
- Updated Proctor Testing Information
- All applications must be accompanied by the proctor's Flagger or TCS certification.
- All flagger-certifying entities must use this application.
- Re-apply for certification a minimum of 45 days before the current expiration date.
- Quality Assurance is due yearly on your expiration anniversary.
- All Quality Assurance Documents requiring a signature need be a hard copy. No emails will be accepted.
- We are working to update the QA documents to a more user friendly format.
Proctors:
- All proctors must be certified as Flaggers or TCS's before training an individual.
- All applications must be accompanied by proof that the proctor has been trained. Without this, the application will not be considered.
- If your entity has an application on file with CDOT, please complete the Proctor Addition/Deletion Form to highlight changes.
- To obtain testing materials, your entity must be on file, with current certification.
Contact the branch if you are in need of updated flagger cards. We only use the October 2014 version.
Disclaimer
Certification cards are the sole property of CDOT, and are not to be duplicated or used as a template. This is grounds for revocation. If your entity is in need of more certification cards, contact the branch via email or phone.
All certification cards issued to flaggers are valid until the noted expiration date on the card—even if the flagger is no longer working with or for the issuing entity. The card is transferable between entities and must be recognized as valid.
- Contact Us
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- Safety & Traffic Engineering Branch
2829 W. Howard Pl.
Denver, CO 80204
1-888-639-3271
[email protected]
Fax: 303-757-9219
- Safety & Traffic Engineering Branch