| Young
people under the age of 17 are required to wear
an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating,
in-line skating, or skateboarding. |
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The
Division of Highway Traffic Safety assists
county, municipal and law enforcement agencies
with education, public awareness and enforcement
of the bicycle helmet law and other bicycle
safety issues. |
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| Each
year, bicyclists are killed or injured in New
Jersey due to bicycle crashes. Many bicycle
deaths result from bicycle-motor vehicle collisions.
However, injuries can happen anywhere, including
parks, bike paths and driveways, and often do
not involve motor vehicles. |
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| Head
injury is the most serious injury type and the
most common cause of death among bicyclists.
The most severe injuries are those to the brain
that cause permanent damage. |
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| Safety
Tips for Bicycle Riders: |
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| Obey
all traffic laws. In New Jersey,
bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities
as motor vehicles. |
 ride
on the right |
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| obey
all signals |
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| ride
single file |
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| ride
with traffic |
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| Wear
an approved bicycle helmet. |
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make
sure the helmet fits properly (see
details in: "Helmet Tips for
Bicycle Riders") |
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| Make
sure your bicycle fits you and is in good
working order. Inspect the following
before each ride to make sure your bicycle
is in good working order: |
| tires/wheels |
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| brakes |
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| chain
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| lights |
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| reflectors |
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| bell |
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| spare
inner tube and tire levers/irons |
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| Wear
comfortable reflective clothing conducive to
weather conditions (not too baggy) |
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| Ride
within your abilities |
| avoid
busy streets |
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| ride
a properly sized bicycle |
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Links: |
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U
Got Brains? -
Developed by the Brain Injury Association
of New Jersey for teens, this edgy
web site explores the causes and
consequences of brain injuries in
graphic detail. (Warning:
this site contains strong graphic
content that is not appropriate
for children and may be upsetting
to some viewers.) |
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NJ
Walks and Bikes - Bicycle and Pedestrian Newsletter |
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Safe
Routes Scoop - A newsletter
that promotes safe and healthy walking
and biking to school in New Jersey. |
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