REGULATORY CONTROL HAND 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 flag signal

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