Enforcement & safety management
Where can I find information on bicycle helmets?
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute offers an array of information on from bicycle helmet standards and things to look for when purchasing a helmet to materials for promoting helmet use, information for teachers and helmet laws.
Toolkit for Helmet Promotion Programs
References and resources for promoting helmets.
Los Niños y Su Seguridad al Montar en Bicicleta (in Spanish)
This Spanish-language flyer explains how to properly ride a bicycle.
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Consejos y Pasos Para el Uso Debido del Casco para Montar Bicicleta (in Spanish)
This two-page Spanish-language flyer demonstrates how to properly fit a bicycle helmet.
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Bicycle Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
This document dispells myths of bicycling, outlines common types of bicycle/motor vehicles crashes, and offers safety information for parents when instructing children on bike riding.
Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists
Law Enforcement Roll-Call Video: "Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists"
Enhancing Bicycle Safety: LawEnforcmenet's Role
This is a CD-ROM self-paced interactive training for all law enforcement officers. It includes seven content sections with videos, and a final evaluation. Content includes:
What should I consider when looking for safety vests for children to wear when it is dark outside?
One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a safety vest for children walking outdoors is visibility. Bright or fluorescent colors are better than dark colors. Vests with retroreflective material provide extra visibility when car headlights shine on them.