N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 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.