§ 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.