trafficsafetyofficer
nounUK /ˈtræfɪk ˈseɪfti ˈɒfɪsə/
US /ˈtræfɪk ˈseɪfti ˈɔːfɪsər/
A person who helps keep people safe on the roads.
The traffic safety officer stopped the cars so the children could cross the street.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who directs traffic around an accident or roadwork.
A traffic safety officer waved us around the broken-down truck.
3. A worker who teaches people how to stay safe near roads.
The traffic safety officer visited our class to talk about wearing helmets.
4. A guard who helps children cross the road near a school.
Every morning the traffic safety officer holds up a stop sign at the school gate.