Bike Safety
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Bicycling continues to be the leading cause of emergency department visits for many children and adolescents. Factors such as the lack of bike paths that separate children from traffic, inattentive drivers, and very low use of bicycle helmets all contribute to bicycle hazards. To improve bicycle safety, it is important to promote the use of bicycle helmets, support bicycle training opportunities, encourage parental supervision of young children, and raise awareness of the need for bicycle friendly communities.
For more information on bike safety, please visit:
-> California Programs
-> National Programs
-> International Programs
-> Related Materials and Publications
-> Best, Good, and Promising Practices
-> California Laws and Regulations
California Programs
- Bike Safe California
- California Bicycle Coalition
- California Coalition for Children’s Safety and Health: Helmet Your Kids
- California Department of Motor Vehicles: Bicycle Rules and Safety
- California Department of Public Health: Bicycle Head Injury Prevention Program
- California Department of Public Health: Healthy Transportation Network
- California Department of Transportation
- Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
- Marin County Bicycle Coalition
National Programs
- America Bikes
- Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
- Bicycle Safety Education Resource Center
- Bikes Belong
- CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Bicycle Related Injuries
- Children's Safety Network: Bike Safety
- Injury Free Coalition for Kids: Wheeled Sports Safety
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Bicycle Safety
- League of American Bicyclists
- National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education: Bicycle Safety
- National Center for Bicycling and Walking: BikeWalk.org
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Bicycle Safety Program
- Surface Transportation Policy Partnership: Bicycle Safety
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
International Programs
- Bristol Cycling Campaign - UK
- Cyclists' Touring Club - UK
- European Cyclists' Federation - UK
- World Health Organization: Helmet Initiative
Related Materials and Publications
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Health Topics- Bicycle Safety Resources
- Bicycling Street Smarts: Riding Confidently, Legally and Safely Booklet
- Bicyclinginfo.org: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) Software
- CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Injury Control Recommendations- Bicycle Helmets [pdf, 211KB*]
- Safe Kids USA: Bicycle Safety Fact Sheet
- United Nations Road Safety Collaboration: Helmets- A Road Safety Manual for Decision-Makers and Practitioners
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Bicycle Safety Publications
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities Booklet
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: Good Practices Guide for Bicycle Safety Booklet [pdf, 445KB*]
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: Materials for Hispanic Pedestrians and Bicyclists
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: Safer Journey Interactive CD
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Best, Good, and Promising Practices for Bike Safety
- American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Bike Helmets
- CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Bicycle Related Injuries
- Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center Best Practices: Bicycle Safety
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: New Safety Standards for Bike Helmets
California Laws and Regulations
The following links provides a brief description of relevant laws and regulations. For more information click on the provided link which will take you to leginfo.ca.gov, select the appropriate code type, enter the code number, and press search.
