School Crossing Guard Information

Adult crossing guards are used to provide adequate gaps in traffic at school crossing locations, and to assist school children in safely crossing a street or highway. They should direct children, not traffic, unless they are a law enforcement officer and have the authority to direct traffic in the law enforcement sense. Adult crossing guards are used in the following situations: when adequate gaps in traffic are infrequent for children to safely cross; at complicated intersections with frequent vehicle turning movements; at wide street or highway crossings; and where vehicular speeds are high.

2005 State Legislation has stipulated that school crossing guards should be trained thoroughly, as their role is very important to the health and safety of school aged children. Please find information on this page about the resources that KDOT provides for the training of school crossing guards.

If you would like more information about School Crossing Guard training, please contact Becky Pepper, Kansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, by phone at (785) 296-8593 or by email at rpepper@ksdot.org.