AAA School Safety Patrol

Allowing students to walk safely to & from school

In 1920, the AAA School Safety Patrol program began, allowing students to be active participants in maintaining a safe walk to and from school. Over 50,000 schools and over 500,000 students worldwide have actively participated as members of the AAA School Safety Patrol. AAA Western & Central New York would like to encourage all schools to initiate their own AAA School Safety Patrol program.

Role of the School Safety Patrol

AAA School Safety Patrol members are school-sponsored student volunteers from upper elementary grades, middle and junior high schools.

School Safety Patrol members:

Complete training in traffic safety.
Protect students from hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school.
Assist bus drivers in safely transporting students to and from school.
Teach fellow students about traffic safety.
Serve in other leadership roles under the direction of school officials.

Safety Patrol Manual