traffic officer
Intersection hand-signaler
A traffic officer is a police officer or other official who directs vehicular and pedestrian movement, especially at busy intersections or accident scenes.
Traffic officers also enforce traffic laws—issuing citations for speeding, illegal parking, or other violations: The traffic officer waved us through the construction zone.
Point where paths meet
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- highwayMajor road for travel
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
- avenueBroad urban roadway
lane · roundabout · congestion · gridlock · detour · bypass · school zone · construction zone
Compelling compliance with rules
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- powerEnergy transfer rate
supervision · oversight · directive · discipline · citation · ticket · summons · fine
Worn symbol of membership
whistle · baton · radio · handcuffs · holster · vest · epaulettes · insignia
Message-conveying cue
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- stopCease all motion
go · direct · guide · coordinate · control · hand signals · intersection · flow
Compelling compliance with rules
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- codesSystems for secrecy
- lawsEnforceable societal rules
ordinances · statutes · violations · citations · speed limit · parking · DUI · sobriety
Range of clear sight
- reflectiveCasting back light
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- conesTapering geometric solids
- flaresPyrotechnic distress signals
barriers · barricade · caution · protection · pedestrian · crossing guard · school zone · accident
intersection
Point where paths meet
avenue · lane · roundabout · congestion · gridlock · detour · bypass · school zone · construction zone · accident scene
enforcement
Compelling compliance with rules
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
power · supervision · oversight · directive · discipline · citation · ticket · summons · fine · penalty
badge
Worn symbol of membership
boots · whistle · baton · radio · handcuffs · holster · vest · epaulettes · insignia · nameplate
signal
Message-conveying cue
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- waveOscillating motion through medium
stop · go · direct · guide · coordinate · control · hand signals · intersection · flow · movement
enforcement
Compelling compliance with rules
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- codesSystems for secrecy
laws · ordinances · statutes · violations · citations · speed limit · parking · DUI · sobriety · checkpoint
visibility
Range of clear sight
- reflectiveCasting back light
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- conesTapering geometric solids
flares · barriers · barricade · caution · protection · pedestrian · crossing guard · school zone · accident · emergency
- Police Rankschief of police, police chief, police commissioner, sheriff, deputy chief
- traffic controllerscrossing guard, flagger, flagman, signalman, lollipop lady
- Rescuersfirefighter, paramedic, EMT, lifeguard, first aider
traffic officerdrunk driver
Intoxicated vehicle operator
road rager · lawbreaker · speeder · scofflaw · criminal
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