
Bicycle helmets are one of those pieces of safety equipment that is often overlooked. Many riders choose not to wear bicycle helmets, and that can be a big problem. In 2013, over 900 cyclists were killed and there were 494,000 bicycle accident-related injuries that made their way to an ER in the United States. Those statistics sound worrisome, however, you can do several things to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Helmets Provide Head Protection
Helmets Help Cyclists Remain Visible
Helmets Offer Weather Protection
Helmets Are Required
There are a few laws in Georgia that pertain to wearing bicycle helmets. Any rider or passenger on a bicycle, bicycle trailer, or in an infant sling, that is under the age of 16 is required to wear a helmet. This helmet must meet or exceed the impact standards for helmets, be in good condition, and must fit securely after it is appropriately fastened.
When children don’t wear helmets, parents can receive a misdemeanor citation.
Helmets Are Travel Ready
Wearing A Helmet Can Make You A Role Model
Georgia has bicycle laws that have to be followed, and younger cyclists may think that wearing a helmet makes them look uncool. When you wear a bicycle helmet, it gives you the chance to be a role model for children, who are often more susceptible to accidents and injuries. This action provides them an incentive to want to protect their developing brains.