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Correct Incorrect HELMETS, PROTECTIVE GEAR & CLOTHING Helmets A WORD TO PARENTS REGARDING CHILDREN AND HELMETS: Many states have passed helmet laws regarding children. Make sure you know your states helmet laws. It is your job to enforce these rules with your children. Even if your state does not have a children's helmet law, it is recommended that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. When riding with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must wear a helmet. It is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle safety helmet be worn at all times when riding your bicycle. In addition, if you are carrying a passenger in a child safety seat, they must also be wearing a helmet. The correct helmet should: • be comfortable • have good ventilation • fit correctly Incorrect 2.6 • cover forehead Always wear a properly fitted helmet which covers the forehead when riding a bicycle. Many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires. Reflectors are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of your bicycle. Federal regulations require every bicycle (over 16") to be equipped with front, rear, wheel, and pedal reflectors. These reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist. Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. 2.7 ©2010 13 BEFORE YOU RIDE

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HELMETS, PROTECTIVE GEAR & CLOTHING
Helmets
A WORD TO PARENTS REGARDING CHILDREN AND HELMETS:
Many states have passed helmet laws regarding children. Make sure you
know your states helmet laws. It is your job to enforce these rules with
your children. Even if your state does not have a children’s helmet law, it
is recommended that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. When riding
with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must wear a helmet.
It is strongly advised that a properly fi²ng, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle safety
helmet be worn at all °mes when riding your bicycle. In addi°on, if you are carrying
a passenger in a child safety seat, they must also be wearing a helmet.
The correct helmet should:
•
be comfortable
•
have good ven°la°on
•
fit correctly
•
cover forehead
Always wear a properly fi±ed helmet which covers the forehead when
riding a bicycle. Many states require specific safety devices. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you
ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping
yourself and your bike as the law requires. Reflectors are important safety
devices which are designed as an integral part of your bicycle. Federal
regula°ons require every bicycle (over 16”) to be equipped with front, rear,
wheel, and pedal reflectors. These reflectors are designed to pick up and
reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen and
recognized as a moving bicyclist. Check reflectors and their moun°ng
brackets regularly to make sure they are clean, straight, unbroken and
securely mounted.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
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