Summer bike safety

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Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014

By RCMP Media Relations

With summer in full swing, here are some bicycle safety tips to make all your journeys great. 

• Make sure you and your child wear a certified bicycle safety helmet.

• Practice proper road safety skills.

• Supervise your child to ensure they have good riding skills in traffic.

• Keep your bike in good working condition.

• Be visible. Wear bright-coloured clothing so motorists can see you.

• If you’re riding in the evening or at night, ensure you have proper functioning reflectors and a light.

• Make sure your bike fits you right. If you need help, visit a local bike shop.

And remember, in Manitoba it’s the law that cyclists under 18 wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. Parents or guardians are responsible for making sure children wear a bicycle helmet. Adults can be ticketed under The Highway Traffic Act if they don’t have a helmet on their child; teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 can be fined directly or have to complete a bike helmet safety course.