How they work

​Colorado

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• Traffic  Safety Escorts:   Are granted Emergency Vehicle  Authorization  status by the State of Colorado and local municipalities

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• Intersection Control:  [Colorado ] As authorized emergency vehicles,  the escorts will safely facilitate the safe movement of the procession to its final destination.

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• Identification:   They use specific identifiers like flags, flashing  4-way lights, or headlamps to make the procession visible to other drivers. Escorts are marked with red and blue emergency light equipment.

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• Traffic Management:  Escorts provide a visible and organized line which enhances safety

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• Traffic Safety Officers:  Are uniformed, licensed emergency vehicle operators who completed classroom and in-service training. They are authorized to facilitate vehicle traffic for both the general public and vehicle processions for funerals and other types of vehicle procession.