State Requirements

Alabama

Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is not required
Though training isn't required, contractor workers must be trained appropriate to their job duties
Before beginning work, contractors must verify, in writing, that all workers are trained
ALDOT may audit training records
For specific language regarding training requirements visit: www.dot.state.al.us
Certification is not required
ATSSA is a recognized provider

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
DelDOT employees: Traffic Engineering Safety Officers who are responsible for reviewing highway work zones is the only classification that is required to have Traffic Control Technician training
Certification is required for Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors on certain projects
ATSSA is a recognized provider

District of Columbia (D.C.)

Florida

Flagger, Florida Intermediate (TCT) and Florida Advanced (TCS) training is required
Courses are state-specific
A 6-hour refresher course is required every 4 years for Intermediate and Advanced
Certification is required
ATSSA is a recognized provider of the Florida Intermediate and Florida Advanced training courses
For specific language regarding MOT training requirements, visit: www.motadmin.com

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
A worksite traffic supervisor certified by ATSSA, or approved equal certifying organization, shall direct all field layout, placement, operation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic control devices. The certified worksite traffic supervisor, CWTS, shall ensure that all traffic control devices, except temporary concrete barrier, meet acceptable standards as outlined in the plans, specifications, and ATSSA’s “Quality Guidelines for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices” prior to installation.
Certification is required
ATSSA is a recognized provider

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
Flaggers must read the MDOT Traffic Regulators Instruction Manual: www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT-TrafficRegulatorsManual_327600_7.pdf
Each person whose actions affect TTC zone safety, from the upper-level management through the field workers, should receive training appropriate to the job decisions each individual is required to make
Certification is not required
ATSSA is a recognized provider

Minnesota

Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
Certification is required, and can be obtained through the Minnesota DOT or the Minnesota LTAP
Flaggers working on MNDOT projects must attend a training session taught by a MnDOT-Qualified Flagger Trainer (special provision 2563)
ATSSA is a recognized provider of Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Training is required and provided in-house for all ODOT personnel involved with field temporary traffic control
There are no training requirements for non-ODOT employees, though training is often provided through Oklahoma Traffic Engineering Association (OTEA) or ATSSA
Certification is not required for non-ODOT employees
ATSSA is a recognized provider for non-ODOT employees

Oregon

Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
Certification is required for agency positions that perform flagging or Traffic Control Supervisor duties on a regular basis
ATSSA flagger certification accepted via a reciprocal agreement with Idaho, Montana and Washington through the WSDOT card (not the ATSSA card, which is not accepted)
Flagger certification period is 3 years
ATSSA is not a recognized provider

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Flagger training is required
Traffic Control Technician training is not required, however, adequate training is required for personnel who set-up, operate, maintain, inspect, move, and/or breakdown TTC devices.
Traffic Control Supervisor training is not required, however, adequate training is required for managers and supervisors who oversee field personnel (including TMP Implementation Managers)
Certification is not required
ATSSA is a recognized provider for Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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