115-B - Flagperson.

§ 115-b. Flagperson.  The term "flagperson," when used in this chapter  means and includes:    1. Any person employed by or on behalf of the state, a  county,  city,  town  or  village,  a  public  authority, a local authority, or a public  utility company, or the agent or contractor of any such entity, who  has  been  assigned  to  control  or  direct  traffic  on  public highways in  connection with any construction, survey, and/or maintenance work  being  performed.    2.  Any  person employed by or on behalf of a railroad corporation who  has been assigned to control or  direct  traffic  at  a  railroad  grade  crossing.    3.  Any person holding a certificate issued by the commissioner, which  authorizes such person to operate an escort vehicle, and  who  has  been  assigned  to  control,  warn,  or  direct traffic in connection with the  movement of an escort vehicle on a public highway.