Michigan Traffic Regulator

This program is designed for persons who will be assigned Traffic Regulator duties, lead workers and supervisors that will install and review Traffic Regulator operations and engineering staff that will develop work zone traffic control.  This program is designed to exceed the Michigan DOT requirements to be a Traffic Regulator in Michigan and deals specifically with the requirements of the MMUTCD and the authority, obligation and training of Traffic Regulators.  The program promotes the proper use of traffic control devices, traffic control procedures, MiOSHA requirements and general public safety.  The program highlights requirements for signing and clothing and covers special Traffic Regulator operations, including single and intermediate Traffic Regulator and the use of police officers.

Employers are responsible for properly training employees in the installation, inspection, operation and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices.  This one-day program is divided into eight parts that incorporate a post-training examination following each section:

• Michigan Manual Requirements
• One Lane Traffic Control
• Nighttime Flagging
• Traffic Elements
• Stopping Distances
• Channelizing Devices
• Road Conditions
• Stopping & Releasing Traffic
• Taper Lengths
• Temporary Traffic Control Plans
• Special Flagging Applications
• Sign Placement
• Traffic Incident Management Areas