Driveway Safety Fencing for Kids

The second most dangerous area in the home for children is the driveway. In an instant, a child can dart out into the road while going after a toy or riding a bike, and drivers may not notice him or even have time to react. Driveway safety fencing can keep your children safe while they are playing hopscotch, riding their bike, creating chalk drawings or participating in any other activity in the front of your home.

  1. Function

    • Driveway safety fences, or driveway safety nets, run across the bottom of your driveway, preventing children and their toys from entering the street. Additionally, it draws attention to the fact that there are children playing in the driveway for drivers who are passing by. According to Kids 'N' Cars, upon seeing the driveway fence, the drivers retract easily when access to the driveway is needed.

    Types

    • The fences are typically 3 feet high but vary in width from 18 to 30 feet. They are available in many colors, although orange is popular due to its high visibility. Some models retract like a tape measure for access to the driveway.

    Price

    • Driveway safety fencing is relatively inexpensive, ranging from $75 to $125.

    Installation

    • Typically, the fences come pre-assembled, so all you need to do is dig a hole in the ground for the two PVC pipes, which hold up the netting.

    Warning

    • Severe weather may cause the fence to fall over, so you should take it inside when you are done using it. Children can walk around the gate into the street, so always supervise their playtime.

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