bicycle safety

New Bicycle helmets provide better fit for kids!

Posted on by Rahman Law PC

Correct fit of a child’s bicycle helmet is critical. Bicycle helmets are the only thing between getting seriously hurt or walking away with a headache. The Seattle Children’s Community Education website, has a Quick-Fit check as a simple, quick guide to ensure proper fit. Ensuring proper fit is something that Bell Helmets is passionate about as well. They’ve recently released a new “True Fit” helmet that has an elasticized band that fits over the back of the head. This helps the head stay covered on the forehead and back of the head. Here’s the link to the article if you’d like to read more!

Kids and Bike Safety

Posted on by Rahman Law PC

On December 10, 2008 The San Francisco Examiner put out a short article emphasizing the importance of keeping children safe on bicycles.

What used to be the job of Municipal Traffic controllers the responsibility has now been handed to the parents of young city riders.

For those of you who want to teach your children to ride in a safe environment I suggest the San Francisco Bicycle Coalitions’ Urban Bike Training or for the youngest ones in your family try out the Freedom from Training Wheels program also run by the SFBC.

If you’d rather stick with it yourself here is a great link to teach you how to teach the kids to ride.

Good luck, have fun and stay safe!