traffic police officer
nounUK /ˈtræfɪk pəˈliːs ˈɒfɪsə/
US /ˈtræfɪk pəˈliːs ˈɔːfɪsər/
A traffic police officer is a person who helps keep cars and people safe on the road.
The traffic police officer waved the cars to stop so the children could cross.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A police officer who directs traffic at busy intersections.
A traffic police officer stood in the middle of the crossing, guiding the cars.
3. A police officer who checks that drivers follow road rules.
The traffic police officer gave a ticket to the driver who went too fast.
4. A police officer who helps when there is a car accident.
After the crash, a traffic police officer came to help and clear the road.