1. Crossing guard

A crossing guard is a person who helps pedestrians—especially children—safely cross the street, usually near schools or busy intersections.

  • Stop traffic using a stop sign or signal.
  • Help children, parents, and other pedestrians cross roads safely.
  • Ensure drivers obey traffic laws around crosswalks.
  • Sometimes report dangerous driving or assist with emergency situations.
  • Near schools, busy crosswalks, parks or playgrounds.
Crossing guard

A crossing guard helping these people across the road and stops any oncoming traffic. (Bournemouth, United Kingdom) © Wikimedia.org/Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA