04/08/2026
August is National Back-to-School Safety Month, making the transition from summer vacation to the morning commute the perfect time to review bicycle safety rules.
Whether your child rides a standard bicycle or an increasingly popular e-bike, implementing structural safety routines protects them from heavy school-zone traffic.🎒
Essential Gear Checklist:
Fitted Helmet: Must sit flat on the head and cover the forehead.
High Visibility: Bright clothing, reflective backpack strips, or high-vis vests.
Active Lighting: White front headlight and red rear reflector or blinking light.
Audible Warning: A loud bike bell to alert pedestrians on sidewalks.🛣️
Critical Rules of the RoadRide Predictably: Always travel in the same direction as vehicle traffic, never against it.
Obey Signals: Stop completely at all stop signs and red traffic lights.
Dismount to Cross: Walk the bike across busy intersections using designated crosswalks.
Stay Alert: Never use phones, headphones, or mobile devices while riding.
Watch for Doors: Keep a car-door's width away from parked vehicles to avoid getting "doored
