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Bicycle Helmet Safety

DOH-Charlotte Events

Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication - DOH-Charlotte

Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Community Health Planning, Promotion, And Communication offers free bicycle helmet fitting and bicycle helmets for Charlotte County, Florida, children as supplies last.

If your organization would like DOH-Charlotte to provide bicycle helmet fittings at an event, contact Community Health Planning, Promotion, And Communication.

The Hard Facts

Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

Top Tips

  • Wear a properly-fitted helmet. It is the best way to prevent head injuries and death.
  • Ride on the sidewalk when you can. If not, ride in the same direction as traffic as far on the right-hand side as possible.  
  • Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Be predictable by making sure you ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars.    
  • Wear bright colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen.
  • Ride with your children. Stick together until you are comfortable that your kids are ready to ride on their own. 

For more information about bicycle safety, visit SafeKids.org/bike.