Virginia law allows law enforcement officers and school crossing guards to direct traffic using specific hand signals and whistles. The section details the precise gestures and whistle blasts required to stop, start, and emergency stop traffic, as well as the use of supplemental devices. These provisions ensure clear and consistent traffic control in various situations.
Law enforcement officers and uniformed school crossing guards are authorized to direct traffic using signals and whistles.
To stop traffic, raise arms at a 45-degree angle with palms facing traffic; to move traffic, extend and sharply bring forward the arm with fingers extended and joined.
One blast signals traffic to stop; two blasts signal traffic in the opposite direction to move; three or more short blasts require all traffic to clear and stop immediately.
Yes, officers and guards may use supplemental devices like hand-held stop or go signs to assist in directing traffic.