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Automated Flagger Assistance Device
AFAD
Traffic SignalsWanco

Automated Flagger Assistance Device

4-8 weeks. Contact us for current stock and rental availability.

Overview

Remote-controlled flagger assistance device that keeps flaggers out of traffic. Displays STOP/SLOW paddles and can be operated from a safe distance.

Who This Is For

Contractors and DOTs that want to keep flaggers out of active traffic lanes. The AFAD displays STOP/SLOW from a safe position while the operator controls it from a protected location, reducing the highest-risk task in work zone traffic control.

Ideal Applications

Work zone traffic control replacing exposed flaggers

Highway construction alternating traffic management

Utility work zone flagger replacement

Any work zone where flagger safety is a concern

What Sets It Apart

Remote-controlled STOP/SLOW paddles keep your flagger out of the traffic lane, the single highest-risk position in a work zone. The operator controls the display from a safe distance while the device handles the traffic face-to-face. For contractors whose biggest safety liability is flaggers in traffic, the AFAD addresses that risk directly.

Common Upgrade Path

Human flaggers standing in active traffic lanes, the most dangerous position in work zone operations.

When to Consider a Different Model

For simple timed alternating traffic without human judgment, portable traffic signals are simpler and cheaper. The AFAD's value is replacing the human flagger's real-time decision-making from a safe position.

Wanco Automated Flagger Assistance Device

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Automated Flagger Assistance Device best suited for?

Contractors and DOTs that want to keep flaggers out of active traffic lanes. The AFAD displays STOP/SLOW from a safe position while the operator controls it from a protected location, reducing the highest-risk task in work zone traffic control.

What are the main applications for the Automated Flagger Assistance Device?

The Automated Flagger Assistance Device is ideal for: Work zone traffic control replacing exposed flaggers; Highway construction alternating traffic management; Utility work zone flagger replacement; Any work zone where flagger safety is a concern.

What sets the Automated Flagger Assistance Device apart from other traffic signals?

Remote-controlled STOP/SLOW paddles keep your flagger out of the traffic lane, the single highest-risk position in a work zone. The operator controls the display from a safe distance while the device handles the traffic face-to-face. For contractors whose biggest safety liability is flaggers in traffic, the AFAD addresses that risk directly.

When should I consider a different model instead of the Automated Flagger Assistance Device?

For simple timed alternating traffic without human judgment, portable traffic signals are simpler and cheaper. The AFAD's value is replacing the human flagger's real-time decision-making from a safe position.

What is the typical upgrade path from the Automated Flagger Assistance Device?

Human flaggers standing in active traffic lanes, the most dangerous position in work zone operations.

Interested in the Automated Flagger Assistance Device?

Our Wanco specialists can answer your questions, provide pricing, or schedule a hands-on demo.

Call (800) 747-2312