NRMA ROAD SAFETY

 Included in today’s newsletter is an article on “Kids on Wheels - Safety tips to help our kids on their wheels.

KEY SAFETY MESSAGES COVERED IN THE BROCHURE:

Tricycles

• Ensure the product is the right size for the child
• Ensure that it is stable • Provide a safe area to use it – away from slopes, stairs and changes in level
• A child should be able to touch the ground with both feet while seated Bicycles Most bicycle injuries are the result of the child losing control of the bike (about 85 per cent), so getting the right size is vitally important. Maintaining critical safety features:
• Helmets, wrist, knee and elbow guards
• Brakes, lights, reflectors and bells
• Visibility devices (reflective tape, flags, etc)
• Scooters, skateboards and rollerblades
• The most common injuries result from falls – there have been injuries and deaths associated with running into vehicles and pedestrians

 Visibility

• Riding in poor light, at night or near traffic
• Increasing visibility to pedestrians and vehicle