There are fears that kids can be “seriously” hurt by “dangerous” drivers while crossing outside a primary school in Bexleyheath.
A parent at Belmont Primary School is worried that a child from the school might get injured if road safety measures are not “urgently” put in place.
The 33-year-old claims he has witnessed drivers “lacking” in concentration at the roundabout which connects Bedonwell Road and Little Heath Road.
The anonymous resident explained: “Drivers do not seem to observe the roundabout while driving through, which shows they’re not concentrating properly.
“I think that most of the time drivers do not slow down and just drive through the roundabout and thinking it’s safe.
“This makes it extremely dangerous for them but especially for the school children because there’s hundreds crossing every day.
“I just hope a child does not get seriously injured.”
A spokesperson for Bexley Council said it uses police data to review road safety concerns over a three-year period within the borough.
It confirmed that during the period there have been no pedestrian injuries at Bedonwell Road, however it will continue to monitor the area.
The resident says that drivers need to take “extra” care while driving near a primary school with full of children.
He explained: “The children play outside too, which is near the road. Of course, it’s fenced but a car can easily go through it, if it’s at a high speed.
“So I’m asking to all drivers now, just to take extra care when they are driving through.”
He is now calling for Bexley Council to install a traffic lights system next to the roundabout.
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He added: “I think the solution is to get a traffic lights system, so children can be sure that it’s safe to cross.
“It also ensures that drivers will be extra careful, which will force them to slow down and observe the roundabout correctly.”
The full statement from Bexley Council said: “The Council use police data to review road safety concerns within the borough.
“We review the information over a three year period.
“During this period there were no pedestrian injuries here, however we will continue to monitor the area.”
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