School Crossing Guards
Brampton provides school crossing guards for kindergarten to grade 5 children in the Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board and Peel District School Board.
When must I stop?
- When the crossing guard is about to enter the roadway with the stop sign in an upright position.
- While the crossing guard is on the roadway with the stop sign in an upright position.
- You must remain stopped until the children and crossing guard have safely cleared the roadway.
Where must I stop?
- A safe distance before reaching the crossing.
Why must I stop?
- The STOP sign carried by the crossing guard has the same legal authority as a STOP sign at an intersection.
- This authority is defined in the Highway Traffic Act for Ontario.
What if I don't stop?
- YOU could be held responsible for seriously injuring a child or the Crossing Guard in the event of an accident.
- Three (3) Demerit Points added to your driver's record.
- An increase in your driving insurance rates.
- A minimum $78.75 fine for not stopping.
How to apply to be a guard
A crossing guard must be sixteen years of age or older, must provide a medical record and must pass a criminal record search. To apply for a Crossing Guard position, obtain a Crossing Guard Application from:
Human Resources Division
Corporation of the City of Brampton
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 4R2
Click here for further details.
How to request a guard or report safety issues around schools
The Brampton Safety Council reviews all requests for the placement of school crossing guards. The committee meets the first Thursday of each month (excluding July and August). Their objectives and responsibilities include: advising on school-related matters, school crossing guard locations, school buses and bicycle safety. For inquiries regarding the Brampton Safety Council, such as requests for new crossing guards or to report safety issues around schools, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 905-874-2100.
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