Give crossing guards a 'brake'

I was working at my corner in Camarillo as a crossing guard the other day and a fellow stopped and got out of his car to talk to me. He told me that he thought I was doing a good job.

He noticed that a few drivers ignored the traffic and crossing signs. I have observed this also.

I would like drivers to be aware that the City of Camarillo has spared no expense to put up "School Crossing" signs in day glow green to make drivers aware that they are approaching a school crossing and that they may have to stop if there is a crossing guard present.

If you observe the crossing guard is holding up a stop sign and you can stop, please do so. Just think of it as winning one of life's little lotteries. There are a lot of lotteries in life that don't pay in money but in other ways.

We are just trying to keep things safe for the children and adults crossing busy streets. By the way, if the deputy/officer is present and they observe you going through the intersection or driving through the crosswalk, he or she will write you a very expensive ticket.

Please keep that in mind the next time you decide to leave before the crossing guard is back to the curb. Stay stopped as long as someone is in the crosswalk and the stop sign is up.

Please drive safely, obey traffic laws, and make things safe for the children and for the crossing guards in Camarillo and all the cities in America. John S. Daniels Camarillo