School patrolled crossings operate before and after school to help students and teachers cross the road safely near a school.
Patrols that operate on pedestrian crossings are called schools patrols, whereas, if they operate on crossing points, they are called kea crossings. Patrols are made up of students who volunteer to be part of their School Traffic Safety Team, and are supervised by teachers or parents and are trained by the Police.
It is important that both pedestrians and motorists follow the instructions from the School Patrol members while in operation.
Find out more about school patrols and crossings on NZTA website. (link to external website, new window)
Your school can help children learn about safer journeys and our transport system.
Find out about integrating transport education into the New Zealand Curriculum, case studies, research and virtual trips here on the NZTA website. (external website, new window) or through the New Zealand Police Travelling safely resource portal (external website, new window)
Stopping and parking near school flyers
Schools are busy areas where there are many children who may not understand the danger of roads and vehicles. This flyer offers some tips on how to be safer when you choose to drive to/from school and can be used to remind parents/caregivers of the risks of dangerous stopping/parking behaviour near schools.
If your school would like some hard copies, please contact us.