PILOT/ESCORT FLAGGING REQUIREMENTS

During the movement of an overdimensional load, the pilot/escort driver, in the performance of the flagging duties required by this chapter, may control and direct traffic to stop, slow, or proceed in any situation when deemed necessary to protect the motoring public from the hazards associated with the movement of the overdimensional load. The pilot/escort driver, acting as a flagger, may aid the overdimensional load in the safe movement along the highway designated on the overdimensional load permit and shall: A. assume the proper flagger position outside the pilot/escort vehicle and, as a minimum standard, have in use the necessary safety equipment as defined in section 6E.1 of the MUTCD; B. use "STOP" or "SLOW" paddles or a 24-inch red/orange square flag to indicate emergency situations, and other equipment as described in section 6E.1 of the MUTCD; and C. comply with the flagging procedures and requirements in the MUTCD and the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Minnesota Flagging Handbook.