Home / Taxonomies

Taxonomy: Crossing Guards

Individuals who guide or control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at places such as street corners, schools, railroad crossings and construction sites. They may direct or escort pedestrians (especially school children) across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; activate railroad warning signal lights, lower crossing gates until trains pass and raise gates when crossings are clear; direct traffic movement or warn of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns and hand signals; operate drawbridges for railroads and highways to allow the passing of vessels; distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points; record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities; report unsafe behavior of children to school officials; and stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.

Programs

No programs.