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You have a valid point.
The question is what authority does a RW crossing guard have.
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School crossing guards may or may not have the authority to direct traffic. It depends on state and local statues regarding whether a school crossing guard has the authority to perform the duties of a traffic control officer or not. If allowed, it likely requires the guard to complete specific training and may require the guard to be placed under the auspices of the police department rather than the board of Ed or the township. Also there may be issues of additional liability insurance, minimum fitness tests, etc.
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I’m not sure of the laws in NJ and RW regarding this but it is an area that you should investigate to see if it makes sense.
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A cop giving out tickets to frustrated drivers (who drive recklessly) may also act as a deterrent.
and yet they just cut there pay. real nice.
They have ZERO authority as far a traffic control is concerned but they thnk they rule the roost. Traffic flow and backups are way out of hand as “guards” keep traffic stopped while they wait for junior who’s in the middle of the block to get to the crosswalk. wrong.
Most crossing guards try to do the least damage in controlling traffic flow. If you have actually seen a crossing guard hold up traffic for a fairly lengthy period because of a child a good distance away, you should report it. When guards are trained they are told not to hold up traffic to wait for a child. But, what is your definition of “the middle of the block”? A few steps from the corner or actually a half a block away?