TITLE XXI
MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 265
RULES OF THE ROAD

Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws

Section 265:3-b

    265:3-b Obedience to Flagpersons. –
I. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any flagperson in the act of directing, controlling, or regulating traffic within any construction, maintenance, or utility work area indicated by official traffic control devices. If the flagperson is displaying a signal to stop, the driver of a vehicle upon a way shall stop the vehicle at least 25 feet before reaching such flagperson. The driver shall not proceed until the flagperson indicates that traffic may proceed and until the driver may do so safely.
II. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than $100 for the first offense and not more than $250 for any subsequent offense committed during any calendar year.

Source. 2001, 36:1, eff. June 8, 2001.