Bike Helmets Work
Did you know that bicycle accidents lead to more Emergency Room visits for children than any other type of accident, and that in the first year of New Jersey's Bicycle Helmet Law deaths for riders younger than 14 dropped by 80%?
Keep these thoughts in mind as summer comes and your child does more bike riding. Bike helmets effectively protect your child from a serious head injury. They should be worn at ALL times. Most children's bike accidents don't involve cars. They happen from falls, which don't only occur on the street. They can happen in the driveway, on a path, in the park - anywhere.
Helmets now come in many styles, colors and designs. As more kids wear them, they are becoming more accepted by other kids. Let your child choose the one he or she likes best, and praise them from wearing it. Remember to set a good example by wearing your helmet when you ride your bike. Your family motto should be "No helmet, no riding".
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Are bicyclists allowed to ride on the roads?
Are bicyclists supposed to ride as far to the right of the roadway as possible?
Is it safer for bicyclists ride with traffic or to ride against traffic?
Should bicyclists ride on the sidewalk on major roads?
Are bicyclists allowed to ride on the sidewalk?
Are bicyclists required to wear helmets?