The following states all allow Evergreen Safety Council’s MUTCD course to be taught in person, with the exception of Oregon, which requires the Oregon curriculum. Acceptance of other methods of training for each state are listed below.

As long as your certification is valid, you may order a replacement card by filling out this form. There is a $20 fee. Note that many of our certification cards are printable, meaning that you receive a PDF copy of your card upon course completion, which you are welcome to print and keep in your wallet. We also recommend saving the PDF on your mobile device.

Washington and Idaho Flagger certifications are valid for three years.

You do not need a Driver License. Any form of government-issued ID is acceptable.

No, the Washington Flagger class is not offered online. Per Washington State rules, these classes are only offered in person.

No, but you can read through the digital copy of book and try answering the review questions at the end of each chapter. You’ll receive a link to the digital copy of the book with your registration confirmation.

You may, but it needs to be someone who is not a close friend or family member. Students must be able to answer the questions on their own.

Earning your flagger certification is only one of many things you need in order to be able to do the job of a flagger in a work zone. Here are the physical requirements set out by the MUTCD, Section 6D.01:

Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in proper traffic control practices and public contact techniques.

Flaggers should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following abilities:

A. Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
B. Ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles;
C. Ability to control signaling devices (such as paddles and flags) in order to provide clear and positive guidance to drivers approaching a TTC zone in frequently changing situations;
D. Ability to understand and apply proper traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and
E. Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury.

Flaggers are usually also required to perform additional work zone duties, so they need to have the following physical abilities:

• Stand for prolonged periods on uneven surfaces (up to 10 hours)
• Traverse uneven surfaces and terrain
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Grasp, push, or pull
• Hear warnings
• See dangerous situations
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action based on information/instructions presented verbally and/or in writing

No, you do not need to have a photo on your card. Washington and Idaho Flagger cards are designed to be valid with a government-issued photo ID (such as a state ID card or Driver License).

You must be at least 18 years of age to operate as a flagger.

Washington, Oregon, and Idaho State Flagger cards are accepted in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana for Department of Transportation projects.