A flagger has a sign's authority
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How much authority does a work zone flagger have?
The rule
A work zone flagger who signals you to stop, go on with care or change lanes has the same authority as a sign; you can get a ticket for disobeying.
A flagger's directions count just like a sign's. If you disobey them, you can get a ticket.
From the New York State Driver's Manual, page 49. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
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