NEDERLAND, Texas — A new city ordinance aimed at improving student safety near Central Middle School is now in effect in Nederland, restricting vehicle access along a portion of N. 17th Street during key school hours.

The ordinance establishes a School Safety Zone in the 200 to 300 block of N. 17th Street. According to a Facebook post by Nederland ISD, motor vehicles will be prohibited in this area 30 minutes before and after the start and end of the school day.

“This area will be reserved for pedestrian and bicycle traffic only during those times,” the post stated. “No student drop-offs or pick-ups will be allowed in the safety zone while it's closed to traffic.”

The ordinance is effective immediately and will be enforced beginning the first day of school. Violators may face fines of u

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