roadpoliceofficer

noun

UK /ˈrəʊd pəˈliːs ˌɒfɪsə/

US /ˈroʊd pəˈliːs ˌɔːfɪsər/

A road police officer is a person who keeps people safe on the roads.

The road police officer stopped the car to check the driver's seatbelt.

SYNONYMS

traffic officer traffic cop highway patrol officer traffic policeman road cop

RELATED WORDS

police traffic road safety patrol car speed limit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A police officer who directs traffic at busy crossings.

A road police officer waved the children across the street.

3. An officer who investigates accidents on the road.

The road police officer took photos of the crashed cars.

4. An officer who checks that drivers follow road rules.

The road police officer gave a ticket to the speeding truck.