Traffic Officer Directing Traffic (1910s–1940s) - HO, S and O Scales

Bring order and movement to your HO, S, and O scale street scenes with this highly detailed traffic officer from the 1910s–1940s era. Posed with both arms extended while directing vehicles and pedestrians through an intersection, the figure wears a period-correct police uniform complete with service cap, badge, necktie, duty belt, and white traffic gloves for clear visibility. Ideal for busy downtown streets, railroad crossings, factory entrances, parades, accident scenes, and congested intersections, this figure adds an authentic sense of activity and control to any historical layout.

History
Traffic officers became a familiar sight in growing cities during the early 20th century as automobiles, streetcars, bicycles, wagons, and pedestrians increasingly competed for space on crowded streets. Before automated traffic signals were widespread, officers stood in intersections and used standardized hand gestures, whistles, and highly visible white gloves to control movement and prevent collisions. Their work became especially important during rush hours, public events, railroad activity, and emergency situations, helping cities adapt to the rapid growth of motorized transportation during the 1910s through the 1940s.