Protecting school crossings for over 90 years
CAA has worked to make school zones safer since 1929 through the School Safety Patrol program. CAA North & East Ontario proudly takes part, helping protect the 1.4 million students who commute across Ontario every day.
School zone safety starting with students
As roads get busier, Patrollers are needed more than ever. Volunteers monitor school crossings, supervise students boarding and leaving buses, and teach their peers safe road habits, all while building leadership and community skills of their own.
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Frequently asked questions
CAA established the School Safety Patrol program in 1929, as automobiles became more common and school zone safety became a growing concern. It's a commitment CAA still upholds today, and CAA North & East Ontario continues that tradition locally. Learn more about the program's history.
Student Patrollers monitor school crossings, supervise students getting on and off buses, and teach their peers safe road habits, all as trained traffic safety ambassadors at their school.
More than 800 schools across Ontario run the CAA School Safety Patrol program, with over 20,000 student volunteers taking part province-wide.
Yes. All trained Patrollers wear a lime green reflective vest while on duty, both to show their role and to stay visible in school zones.
Schools can apply each year through the program registration page. Schools must reapply each year to remain in the program.
Students in grades 5 through 8 are eligible, and should show responsibility, punctuality, dedication and leadership. To become a Patroller, students complete hands-on training and pass the Patroller exam with at least 75%.
The program is free for participating schools. CAA provides all training materials at no additional cost, delivered by select police services, busing consortiums and specially trained educators.
No. CAA School Safety Patrol is a community advocacy program, not a Membership benefit. It's open to any participating Ontario school, whether or not the family or school is a CAA Member.