Parents at Loch Primary School in Gippsland, Australia, have been fighting for safe road crossings and flashing signs for years, especially after a nine-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing the road to school. Despite the local council's plans to implement safety improvements by mid-2027, many parents feel this timeline is insufficient. Mel Sharples, a parent, has been advocating for these changes since her son started school, highlighting the ongoing safety risks due to the lack of designated crossings and parking. Parents have expressed frustration over bureaucratic delays, noting that their concerns have been passed between state and local government departments since at least 2020. Currently, there are no flashing signs to indicate reduced speed zones during school hours, and parking is limited, forcing some parents to stop on the road to drop off their children. Parents are now demanding a commitment from the council to revise project plans to include necessary parking alongside the proposed crossing.