Alabama
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Per ALDOT, Contractor’s workers must be trained appropriate to their particular job responsibilities
- Prior to beginning work, Contractor must provide a written statement that all workers have been properly trained
- ALDOT may audit Contractor’s training records
- See Section 740 in ALDOT’s specifications for training requirements
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
For specific language regarding training requirements visit: dot.state.al.us
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesAlaska
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesArizona
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesArkansas
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Workers must provide proof of training
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesCalifornia
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Technician (TCT) training is required
- Flagger training is a prerequisite for the TCT course
- Courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesColorado
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required
- Flagger certification period is 2 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesConnecticut
Training course requirements
- Flagger Training is required
- Traffic Control Supervisor training is only required for certain projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesDelaware
Training course requirements
- 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
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors on certain projects
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesDistrict of Columbia (D.C.)
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Technician training is required
- No response on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Flaggers
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesFlorida
Training course requirements
- 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
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
FDOT website fdot.gov. For specific language regarding MOT training requirements, visit: motadmin.com
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, for the Florida Intermediate and Florida Advanced training coursesGeorgia
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Virtual training is not accepted
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesHawaii
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesIdaho
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Virtual training is not accepted
Certification requirements
- Certification is required for Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors
- Flagger certification period is 3 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesIllinois
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required for contractor-provided flaggers
- Traffic Control Supervisor training is required on selected projects
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training for traffic control courses, excludes flagger training – Read the memo
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesIndiana
Training course requirements
- 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.
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesIowa
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required and all flaggers must be trained under Iowa DOT requirements
- Traffic Control Technician training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is not required
- Flagger certification period is 2 years; certifications expire on 12/31 of the year following training
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesKentucky
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Flaggers are only required to be trained on the MUTCD Flagging Standards
- Flagger training is required every 2 years
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required (but is included for Flaggers and valid for 2 years with ATSSA training)
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesLouisiana
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMaine
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMaryland
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Technician training is required
- Flagger course is state-specific
- Virtual training is not accepted
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Flaggers
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, of flagger trainingMassachusetts
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Flagger course is state-specific
- ATSSA’s Massachusetts-specific Online Flagger Certification Training is accepted. Students must provide verification of First Aid or CPR training as a prerequisite to taking the online flagger course. To take ATSSA’s MA-specific online flagger course, call 540-368-1701 or email customerservice@atssa.com and have your CPR/First Aid number/code ready. An ATSSA team member will verify your number at CPRVerify.org, then register you for the course.
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required for flaggers
- Flagger certification period is 2 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMichigan
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- 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
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
MDOT website – michigan.gov/mdot;
Flaggers must read the MDOT Traffic Regulators Instruction Manual
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMinnesota
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- Flaggers working on MNDOT projects must attend a training session taught by a MnDOT-Qualified Flagger Trainer (special provision 2563)
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required, and can be obtained through the Minnesota DOT or the Minnesota LTAP
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, of Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor trainingMississippi
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMissouri
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required, however a certified work zone specialist must be available on all projects
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesMontana
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Montana DOT does not require additional training, however, training is encouraged and provided in-house to field inspectors and field project managers
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required
- Flagger certification period is 3 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNebraska
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required
- Flagger certification period is 2 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNevada
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for Traffic Control Technicians and Traffic Control Supervisors
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNew Hampshire
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Traffic Control Technician training is required for Traffic Control Coordinators
- Traffic Control Supervisor training or PE degree is required for Contractor Traffic Control Plans
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNew Jersey
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Training is available through Rutgers and Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT)
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNew Mexico
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNew York
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Traffic Control Supervisor training is required on certain projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required for flaggers
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNorth Carolina
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is accepted for recertification only
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesNorth Dakota
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, of Traffic Control Supervisor trainingOhio
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is not required; ODOT provides this training to internal employees
- Traffic Control Supervisor training is required for Worksite Traffic Supervisors, as one of four accepted training options
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesOklahoma
Training course requirements
- 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
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required for non-ODOT employees
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, for non-ODOT employeesOregon
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Virtual training is not accepted
Certification requirements
- 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
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
NoPennsylvania
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required every 3 years
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is only required for larger projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required (but is included for Flaggers and valid for 3 years with ATSSA training)
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesRhode Island
Training course requirements
- 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)
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
Yes, for Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor trainingSouth Carolina
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Advanced course is state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Virtual training is not accepted
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesSouth Dakota
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
NoTennessee
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Flagger training is done in-house for all DOT personnel
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger course is accepted – Read the memo
- Accepts virtual training – Read the memo
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesTexas
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesUtah
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Technician training is required
- Courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- Virtual training is not accepted (acceptance ended September 2023)
Certification requirements
Certification is required for flaggers
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesVermont
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required every 2 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesVirginia
Training course requirements
- Flagger, Basic/TCT, Intermediate/TCS and Advanced/TCDS training is required
- Courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Flagger Certification program is required starting Dec. 31, 2024
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is accepted on state projects
- Read the memo regarding ATSSA Flagger courses
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required for flaggers and Intermediate/TCS
- Certification period is 2 years if trained through the VDOT flagger program (or video only), 4 years if trained through a VDOT course, and 4 years if trained through ATSSA.
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesWashington
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training required
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor courses are state-specific
- ATSSA’s Online Flagger Certification Training Course is not accepted on state projects
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required
- Flagger certification period is 3 years
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesWest Virginia
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required every 2 years
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is required (but is included for Flaggers and valid for 2 years with ATSSA training)
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesWisconsin
Training course requirements
- Flagger training is required
- No response from state on acceptance of virtual training
Certification requirements
Certification is not required
Additional Information
Is ATSSA a recognized provider?
YesWyoming
Training course requirements
- Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor training is required
- Traffic Control Supervisors must also obtain a WYDOT certification card
- Accepts virtual training
Certification requirements
- Certification is required
- Flagger certification period is 3 years