Primary schools close roads during drop-off to improve student safety
New Zealand primary schools have closed roads during student drop-off times after drivers experienced regular near misses with children.
Primary schools have responded to safety concerns by closing roads during drop-off periods. School leaders say the situation felt chaotic before the closures, with drivers having regular near misses with students. The road closures are intended to create a safer environment for children arriving at school.
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Schools close roads to make drop-offs safer: 'It felt very chaotic'
Drivers were having regular near misses with students before the roads were closed, say primary schools.