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63A Traffic Direction and Control <br /> <br /> <br />Policy & Procedure Page 7 of 10 <br />d. Left turning drivers should not be directed to affect their movement while <br />the officer is also directing oncoming traffic to proceed. <br /> <br />i. The officer should either: <br /> (a) Direct opposing vehicles to start while avoiding left turn <br />gestures directed at turning drivers, which will lead <br />them to complete their turn only when there is a gap in <br />the oncoming traffic; or <br /> (b) Stop and hold oncoming drivers, after which the left <br />turning driver can be directed into his/her turn. <br /> ii. When directing a left turn, the officer should: <br /> <br /> (a) Stand with the right side and arm toward the oncoming <br />traffic, and the left side and arm toward the left turning <br />driver; <br /> (b) After stopping the oncoming traffic by using the right <br />arm and hand, the right hand should remain in the halt <br />gesture; <br /> (c) The extended left arm and index finger and officer's <br />gaze is directed toward the driver who intends to effect <br />a left turn. When the left turning driver's attention has <br />been gained, the extended left arm and index finger <br />are swung to point in the direction the driver intends to <br />go. <br /> <br />6. Signaling Aids <br /> <br />a. The whistle is used to get the attention of motorists and pedestrians. It is <br />used as follows: <br /> <br />i. One long blast with a stop signal; <br />ii. Two short blasts with a go signal; and <br />iii. Several short blasts to get the attention of a driver or pedestrian <br />who does not respond to a given signal. <br /> b. The whistle should be used judiciously. <br /> <br />i. It should not be used to indicate frustration, and the volume should <br />be just that sufficient to be heard by those whose attention is <br />required; <br />ii. Whistle blasts directed at pedestrians should be moderate in <br />volume; <br />iii. The whistle should be used only to indicate stop, go, or to gain <br />attention, and when its purpose has been achieved the officer <br />should cease sounding the whistle; and <br />iv. If the whistle is utilized continuously, it ceases to hold meaning <br />for drivers and pedestrians.